Section 67 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita: Consent Matters Even During Separation
Section 67 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, clarifies that consent remains critical in sexual relations during marital separation, prescribing punishment for non-consensual acts. It reinforces individual autonomy, ensuring legal protection against sexual violence within strained marital contexts, aligning with modern criminal justice principles.