Which of the following statements correctly describe(s) the 'Gorakhnath Sharma vs. State of Chhattisgarh' case, as ruled by the Chhattisgarh High Court in February 2025? 
The case involved allegations of brutal non-consensual sexual assault by a husband on his wife, leading to her death.
The Chhattisgarh High Court convicted the husband and awarded maximum punishment in the case of rape.

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D) Only 1

Explanation:

• Statement 1: "The case involved allegations of brutal non-consensual sexual assault by a husband on his wife, leading to her death."
• Correct. The case indeed involved such allegations, as described in the ruling.
• Statement 2: "The Chhattisgarh High Court convicted the husband and awarded maximum punishment in the case of rape."
• Incorrect. The judgment in the case did not involve the maximum punishment for rape.

Information Booster:

• This case involved serious charges of assault and death resulting from the crime, but the husband's conviction did not include the maximum punishment for rape.
• The Chhattisgarh High Court's decision in February 2025 highlighted the severity of the crime but did not go as far as awarding the death penalty or life imprisonment in the case.

Additional Knowledge:

• Other Facts of the Case:
• The case brought attention to the severity of domestic violence and non-consensual sexual assault in marriage, where the husband's actions led to tragic consequences.
• The Chhattisgarh High Court emphasized the need for stronger legal measures to protect women from domestic abuse and sexual assault, especially within the confines of marriage.
• Public awareness regarding marital rape and its legal implications was significantly increased due to this ruling.
• Despite the brutality of the crime, the sentence handed down to the husband was considered controversial by some legal experts, who argued that it did not reflect the full gravity of the situation.