Husband Can't Be Held Guilty U/S 377 IPC For 'Unnatural Sex' With Wife: Uttarakhand High Court

In a recent decision, the Uttarakhand High Court ruled that a husband cannot be convicted under Section 377 IPC (unnatural sex) for engaging in sexual activity with his wife. The court emphasized that Section 377 applies to non-consensual acts or acts involving unnatural sex outside the scope of marital relationships. The ruling clarifies that consensual sexual acts within marriage do not fall under the purview of Section 377, reinforcing that the criminalization of such acts is not applicable when they occur between consenting partners in a marital context. This decision underscores the legal boundaries of Section 377 and its application to marital relationships.