Historic SC Judgement on sex with Minor wife

It is true that the bond of marriage is of sanctity in nature, whatever be the religion and the very intention of it is, to continue the human race in an orderly and prescribed system.Yet we have to take into consideration the changing times, social circumstances, present democratic setup that mould the privileges and responsibilities of Citizens.We have now gender equal voting electoral system which makes one reach the pinnacle of power.

When we consider above points, the judgment by the Supreme Court on wednesday must be regarded as historical one.In a country where traditions won't change so easily, it has given bold verdict, that the sex with the minor wife should be treated as rape. Till now many states are taking lacunae in law as an advantage and somehow child marriages are indirectly supported.

Section 375 (2) of Indian penal code (IPC) absolves a husband of a rape charge even if he had sex with minor wife.The present government wants the same section to legitimise this point but supreme court dejected, saying tradition as no excuse.



This is exemplary and courageous judgment.So many women organisations hailed this as a progressive step.Yet there is much to be done in a country like India, to transform them into practical nature as it is an uphill task.

As per the new law, any husband who transgress it will get 10 years jail term,and even possibility of imposing "POSCO" Act stares in front of him.

The SC also clarified leaving aside ambiguity, sex with wife by force, irrespective of age factor as a different point which is not before them now .The Indian female who as a tradition bears innumerable troubles, shameful circumstances, is eulogised as goddess earth.Unless
government strengthens the hands of women with education, employment and earning potential, it will be difficult to implement on the ground.