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Priya Patel v. State of M.P Case Analysis by yash is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This case summary discusses the 2006 Supreme Court of India case Priya Patel v. State of M.P. The case involved a woman, Priya Patel, whose husband was raping a woman. When Priya arrived, instead of helping the victim, she slapped the victim and locked the door, allowing the rape to continue. Priya was charged with gang rape under section 376(2)(g) of the Indian Penal Code. The Supreme Court held that a woman cannot legally be charged with rape as rape can only be committed by a man. However, a woman could

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