Forcible Sexual Intercourse Between Husband and Wife Cannot Be Considered ‘Rape’: Gauhati High Court
In a significant ruling delivered on September 27, 2024, the Gauhati High Court acquitted Md. Farid Ali of charges related to rape under Section 376 of the IPC. The case sheds light on critical issues surrounding consent, marriage, and the judicial interpretation of evidence. Case Overview The legal proceedings began when Md. Farid Ali, residing in Jagiroad, was accused of kidnapping and raping a young woman from Diphu, Karbi Anglong.…
