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Wife watching porn not grounds for divorce, court rules

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Madras High Court ruled that "self pleasure is not forbidden fruit".

An Indian court has ruled that wives watching pornography is not grounds for divorce, adding that women retain the right to masturbate and do not surrender their sexual autonomy once they marry.

Conversations around female sexuality are considered taboo in India, especially with married women who are expected to prioritise their husbands and children over themselves.

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