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Del. HC Upholds Acquittal of Man Accused of Having Physical Relationship With Minor Wife - (22 Aug 2023)

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Delhi High Court while upholding acquittal of a Muslim man accused of having physical relationship with minor wife aged about 15 years, has observed that since the wife is of 15 years of age, the physical relationship can’t be termed as rape.

Tags : DELHI HIGH COURT   PHYSICAL RELATIONSHIP   RAPE   WIFE  

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