People often confuse Section 375 (definition) with . Section 375 tells you what the crime is; Section 376 tells you the jail time.
The crux of the section lies in the list of seven circumstances that render such penetration illegal. These circumstances are not merely technicalities; they are the pillars of consent. Section 375
Read the law. Know your rights. And until the marital rape exception is struck down, fight for those who are still invisible under this code. People often confuse Section 375 (definition) with
The most contentious part of this law is , which states that sexual intercourse by a man with his own wife (provided she is not under 18) is not rape. This "Marital Rape Exception" has sparked a massive legal battle in Indian courts: These circumstances are not merely technicalities; they are
Director Ajay Bahl’s film Section 375 brilliantly distilled this legal complexity. Starring Akshaye Khanna as a brilliant criminal lawyer and Richa Chadha as a fiery public prosecutor, the film asks: What happens when a woman lies about rape?