Supreme Court: Section 498A Misused to Coerce Husband into Meeting Unreasonable Demands by Wives
The Court said that there is a growing trend to use the provision as a tool by women for unleashing […]
Kerala High Court Dismisses Criminal Case Against Woman’s Partner, Declares Marriage Not Legal in Cruelty Allegation
Based on this, the Court observed that an essential ingredient to attract an offence under Section 498A of the IPC
Supreme Court: Section 498A IPC and Domestic Violence Laws Among the Most Misused
A Bench led by Justice BR Gavai made the observation while hearing a matrimonial dispute concerning maintenance. On Wednesday, the
Distinction Between Section 498A and Domestic Violence: Understanding the Legal Framework in India
In India, the legal system provides specific provisions to protect women from domestic abuse and cruelty within their households. Two
Misuse of Section 85/498A by Women
Section 85/498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) was introduced in 1983 to address the rising instances of cruelty and
Kerala High Court: Offence Under 498A IPC Committed Abroad Requires Centre’s Sanction U/S 188 CrPC for Trial in India
The Kerala High Court has ruled that the Trial Court should not continue with criminal prosecution under Section 498A of
Section 498A Dilemma: Navigating India’s Bid for Modern Justice from a Men’s Perspective
Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code was introduced, criminalizing cruelty towards married women by their spouses or in-laws. While
Myths regarding arrest in 498a cases
In the event of a matrimonial dispute between a husband and a wife, the wife may file a complaint with
Section 498A – An Introduction
The mistreatment of women has been a persistent issue. In 1983, India took steps to address this issue by adding
What makes Section 498A of IPC Anti-Social or similar to Legal Terrorism?
In most cases of Section 498a, have you noticed that it is mostly filed by an educated woman of modern
498a Complaint Q&A Session – Fight & Win 498a IPC, 406 IPC
This Q-A session related to Section 498a cases will help you understand and clear your doubts about how to act