Independent Thought v. Union of India
(2017) 10 SCC 800 · Supreme Court of India
Sexual intercourse with a wife below 18 is rape; the marital-rape exception was read down to that extent.
Unit IV · Law Relating to Women
Rape and allied offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 | 63 | Rape |
| Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 | 64 | Punishment for rape |
| Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 | 70 | Gang rape |
| Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 | 74–79 | Sexual harassment, voyeurism, stalking and insult to modesty |
Landmark cases
Laxmi v. Union of India
(2014) 4 SCC 427 · Supreme Court of India
Acid attacks require strict control of sales, free medical treatment and victim compensation.