Central government
Though the Union Government had, in its initial affidavit, opposed the petition arguing that the criminalisation of marital rape has the potential to destroy the institution of marriage, Solicitor General for India Tushar Mehta later appeared before the court and said that it was not the government’s stand now.
Mehta said that the government has started a consultative process on the issue and has sought the view of various stakeholders including the States but it is not yet ready with a decision on whether it is opposing or supporting the petitioners.
The government, therefore, asked the Court to defer the hearing which was disallowed.
Source: Barandbench
