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In India, can husband be held guilty of committing rape on his wife?

A. Yes, where the wife is a minor and is judicially separated

B. No, as in the patriarchal society, it is the right of the husband to have access to his wife

C. Yes, but only where the wife is judicially separated

D. Yes, but only where wife is under 15 years of age or is judicially separated

Answer: Option D


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