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Married women rights in India | Marital Rape | Rights in Spousal Rape

The marital rape or spousal rape is against the rights of married women in India and is punsihable under Domestic Violence Act 2005 (PWDVA)

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Married women rights in India | Marital Rape | Rights in Spousal Rape

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  1. About Us Taxolawgy is an online marketplace for providing highest quality of Legal and Financial services in the most transparent environment at affordable rates, while opening global business opportunities for experts like Advocates, CA, CS, etc. www.taxolawgy.com

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  3. Spousal assault, otherwise called conjugal assault is a Penal Offense under Section 375 and 376 of Indian correctional court. As indicated by the legitimate laws for women in India, non-consensual intercourse with your accomplice is conjugal assault. www.taxolawgy.com

  4. “Non-consensual intercourse leads to human rights violation. It is the gravest form of domestic violence.” Under section 375 Spousal or Marital Rape is against the married women rights in India and it is punishable. www.taxolawgy.com

  5. Does Marital Rape exist?  10-14% of married women face marital rape. Mostly happens due to unawareness of their rights in spousal rape.  On clinical test, every 1 woman in 3 or 1 woman in 2 suffers from marital rape.  Sexual assault by spouse forms 25% of the total rapes.  Another trend that is changing the perspective for marital rape is the global conversion of the marriage as an institution. www.taxolawgy.com

  6. Marital rape is Serious Spousal rape may bring many physical and emotional consequences such as:  Physical effects : Injuries to the vaginal and anal areas, lacerations, soreness & bruising.  The Frequently assaulted and raped women suffer from broken bones, black eyes, bloody noses and knife wounds.  Short-term psychological effects: TSD, anxiety, shock, intense fear, depression and suicidal idealization  Long-term psychological disordered sleep, problems and sexual dysfunction. effects include intimacy depression, www.taxolawgy.com

  7. How other countries are dealing with marital rape?  Poland in 1932 was first to have a law explicitly making a criminal offence.  1980 many common law countries have developed their legal system and have explicitly abolished marital rape in direct or indirect ways.  These include South Africa, Canada, New Zealand, the US, etc. www.taxolawgy.com

  8. What can you do in an emergency? How to fight for rights in spousal rape? 1. Go to a safe place (hospital, police station). Call for police protection and assistance. 2. You can also call women’s helpline number 109. 3. Visit the local hospital emergency room for immediate medical care to diagnose for injuries. 4. Avoid urination, showering, combing or changing clothes before going to the hospital. These precautions help collect evidence and stand up for legal laws for women in India. www.taxolawgy.com

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