Marital Rape

Abstract

In this work, the comprehensive review of origin, genesis and nature of the phenomenon of marital rape is being critically reviewed with reference to development of the concept of marital rape, its various forms, and legislative measures. A comparative analysis of rape laws, specifically marital rape in India in being discussed with reference to developed societies such as United Kingdom, United States of America. Women are being violated of their dignity when it occurs within four-walls of matrimonial home, it reduces the woman to the status of an object used merely for sexual gratification. There is an immediate need for a distinct law on marital/spousal rape in India at par with the accepted international norms.