Is Section 377 Ipc Appicable Between Husband And Wife?
In the words of the Supreme Court, "Section 377 of the IPC does not criminalize any specific people, identity, or orientation." It simply specifies specific behaviours that, if committed, would constitute a crime. The same restriction governs sexual behaviour regardless of gender identification or orientation." Thus, section 377 applies to both gays and heterosexuals, and sexual encounters against the natural order could be penalized in the same way. Is Section 377 IPC Applicable Between Husband And Wife? Section 377 of the IPC allows a wife to launch a complaint against her husband for illicit sexual crimes. Because the section outlaws sexual intercourse against the law of nature regardless of one's sexuality or gender identity, such actions can be punished even if committed by heterosexual couples. Furthermore, even if the complainant had agreed to the act (regardless of age), the criminal might be penalized under this clause. The victim's cons...