Vivek Narayan Sharma is an Advocate (AOR) at Supreme Court of India with 25 years of core experience in litigation, arbitration, mediation. Known for resolving high-stakes dis ... MORE
In the shadows where the devil schemes,
He dreams of chaos veiled in gleams.
A world of mess and discord spun,
Disguised as order, new and undone.
Destruction cloaked in false allure,
A darkened path masked as the cure.
Beware the siren’s sweetest song,
For in its wake, the world grows wrong.”
Introduction
False accusations in matrimonial disputes are well-recognized in India. Introducing ‘marital rape’ into Indian law could exacerbate this issue, potentially increasing false accusations. This change might unfairly burden married men, who often need to prove their innocence, as the onus of proof frequently lies with the accused. Evidence in these cases is typically limited to the testimonies of the victim and the accused, with minimal chance for additional proof. Installing cameras in bedrooms, leaving windows open for observation, or seeking written consent for intimate acts is impractical. These measures could lead to significant complications within the Indian legal system, entangling courts and law enforcement.
The criminalization debate is intricate and heating up as the issue comes before the Supreme Court of India. Balancing victim protection with safeguards against false accusations requires robust legal measures. Understanding how other countries manage such cases provides valuable...
A recent report from the Spanish Institute of Governance and Applied Economics, Coordenadas, highlighted an increase in food alerts by the European Union's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RAS...