Marital rape: Delhi High Court delivers split verdict
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The Delhi High Court on Wednesday gave a split verdict in the marital rape case, referring the matter to the Supreme Court. Justice J Rajiv Shakdher observed that the exception to Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) that exempts the husband from rape for forcible intercourse with his wife is "unconstitutional," according to LiveLaw.