Ought the Rape/Sexual Assault Law in India be Gender Neutral?

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Nikunj Kulshreshtha

O. P. Jindal Global University - Jindal Global Law School (JGLS)

Date Written: August 19, 2019

Abstract

This dissertation engages in critical analysis of jurisprudence in India with respect to sexual violence. It critically analyses the issues, myths, presumptions related to male rape. It summarises the need for a gender neutral sexual assault law in India.

Keywords: gender neutral, rape, sexual assault, Indian rape law, criminal law, sexual violence

Suggested Citation

Kulshreshtha, Nikunj, Ought the Rape/Sexual Assault Law in India be Gender Neutral? (August 19, 2019). Queen Mary Law Research Paper No. Forthcoming, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3704050 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3704050

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