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'Marital rape not legal offence': HC quashes Section 377 case against husband

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 21 May 2025
The Delhi high court has dismissed an order to prosecute a husband under Section 377 for "unnatural" sex with his wife, citing the marital rape exception and contradictions in the wife's statements. The court emphasized that Section 377 doesn't apply to non-penile-vaginal intercourse within marriage, especially without explicit lack of consent.
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No Fuel for 10-yr-old Diesel & 15-yr-old Petrol Vehicles| What Delhi Citizens think of New Policy?

Delhi has enforced a tough new vehicle scrapping policy to fight rising pollution. Diesel vehicles over 10 years and petrol vehicles over 15 years will no longer be allowed to refuel, with mandatory scrapping in effect. The move, aimed at reducing toxic air levels, has sparked mixed reactions across the city. What do Delhi residents think? Is this a necessary climate step or an inconvenience? Find out in our full report from the capital. #DelhiPollution #ScrappingPolicy #VehicleBan #AirQuality #ClimateAction #DelhiNews #DieselBan #PetrolBan #GreenDelhi #VehicleRules #EnvironmentalPolicy #DelhiGovt #VehicleScrapping #AirPollution #IndiaClimate #PublicReaction #BreakingNews #NCRNews

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