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Marital rape is not a crime if the wife is eighteen year’s or above.

• Recently, Allahabad High Court said marital rape is not a crime if the wife is eighteen year’s or above.
• The case involved a husband being cruel to his wife for dowry, involving unnatural intercourse that harmed her private parts.
• Trial court charged the husband with various sections including 498-A, 323, 504, 377 IPC, and 34 DP Act.
• Appellant Court convicted the accused for unnatural offenses like sodomy and oral sex without consent.
• High Court noted marital rape isn’t a crime in the country yet, especially when the wife is 18 or older.
• Referring to a previous case, the court mentioned that a person can be liable for sexual assault if involving a girl child below 18.
• High Court discussed a case where the Supreme Court limited the exception for husbands raping minor wives.
• The court found issues with the evidence in the case, questioning the timing and medical support for allegations.
• Despite concerns, the High Court stated protection from marital rape remains for wives aged 18 or older.
• As a result, the court partially allowed the revision and acquitted the accused.