Multiple choice

Forced intercourse by a man with his wife while a decree of judicial separation is in effect

  1. is punishable under the Hindu Marriage Act

  2. is punishable under the Indian Penal Code

  3. is not an offence in India

  4. None of the above

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Forced intercourse by a husband with his wife during a decree of judicial separation constitutes rape under Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code. During judicial separation, spouses are legally living apart, and the marital rape exception (Exception 2 to Section 375 IPC) does not apply. The Hindu Marriage Act itself does not penalize rape; it is the IPC that criminalizes it. It is incorrect to say this is not an offense in India.