On the other hand, should ‘marital rape’ result in an incurable illness, the offender shall be liable to a term of imprisonment of more than five (5) years to ten (10) years. Where ‘marital rape’ results in the death of the victim, the offender shall be liable to life imprisonment. Interestingly, under Article 200: prosecution of ‘marital rape’ is instituted only upon complaint of the offended spouse but he or she may, at any stage of the procedure, apply for the termination of the prosecution, when he/she withdraws his/her complaint.