03/10/2024
Section 498A : A protective shield or a Weapon for Abuse?
The criminal trials lead to immense sufferings for all concerned. Even ultimate acquittal in the trial may also not be able to wipe out the deep scars of suffering of ignominy. Unfortunately a large number of these complaints have not only flooded the courts but also have led to enormous social unrest affecting peace, harmony and happiness of the society. It is high time that the legislature must take into consideration the pragmatic realities and make suitable changes in the existing law. It is imperative for the legislature to take into consideration the informed public opinion and the pragmatic realities in consideration and make necessary changes in the relevant provisions of law. Read more:
-By Atul Singh, Advocate Over time, the courts have become increasingly aware of the ways in which Section 498A is misused by women. This provision penalizes husbands and their relatives for subjecting a woman to cruelty. The definition of cruelty, as outlined in the section, consists of two compone...