Some years back, I was sucked into the labyrinth of Indian Matrimonial laws and a false 498a in particular. To be fair, before it hit me, it was difficult for me to fathom the wide spread misuse of dowry laws and specially 498a in India.
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धारा 498A के नाम पर बिना जांच गिरफ्तारी ने हजारों निर्दोष पुरुषों और परिवारों की जिंदगी तबाह की है। सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने साफ कर दिया है कि 498A गिरफ्तारी का कानून नहीं है और व्यक्तिगत स्वतंत्रता सर्वोपरि है। नई दिल्ली : भारतीय दंड संहिता की धारा 498A को लागू करने का उद्देश्य विवाहित महिलाओं को […]
The Supreme Court has ruled that arrest under Section 498A is not automatic and personal liberty under Article 21 applies equally to men. These judgments protect husbands and their families from false cases, illegal arrests, and misuse of matrimonial laws. NEW DELHI: Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code was enacted with a noble intent—to […]
This detailed legal article explains step-by-step how an innocent husband can defend himself against a false Section 498A case in India, including bail, evidence, and counter-complaints. It also highlights judicial concerns and Supreme Court positions on misuse of the law. NEW DELHI: Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code was introduced in 1983 to protect […]