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LHC rejects plea for directions to legislation on marital rape

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has dismissed a public interest petition seeking directions to the federal and provincial governments to legislate on marital rape, holding that a constitutional court cannot compel the legislature to enact a particular law or create a new offence. Justice Abher Gul Khan clarified that the ruling neither endorses violence or abuse within marriage, nor prevents…

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    LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has dismissed a public interest petition seeking directions to the federal and provincial governments to legislate on marital rape, holding that a constitutional court cannot compel the legislature to enact a particular law…

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