Sex worker has right to say no, why not married woman: Delhi HC on marital rape
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The Delhi HC is hearing a batch of fresh petitions that challenge the exception given to marital rape under the Indian criminal law. Justice Shakdher said it is "difficult to appreciate that the offense affects an unmarried woman's dignity but does not affect a married woman's dignity." Justice Shakdher further questioned that when a sex worker has the right to deny intercourse to a customer, why is a married woman devoid of it.