Men Fight Against 498A IPC
The question has arisen, is whether any directions are called for to prevent the misuse of Section 498A IPC , as acknowledged in certain studies and decisions. The Landmark Judgment Given by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in Rajesh Sharma & ors Vs State of UP & Anrs The complainant alleged that she was married to appellant No.1 on 28th November, 2012. Her father gave dowry as per his capacity but the appellants were not happy with the extent of the dowry. They started abusing the complainant. They made a demand of dowry of Rs.3,00,000/- and a car which the family could not arrange. On 10th November, 2013, appellant No.1 dropped the complainant at her matrimonial home. She was pregnant and suffered pain in the process and her pregnancy was terminated. On the said version, and further version that her Stridhan was retained, appellant No.1 was summoned under Section 498A and Section 323 IPC. Appellants 2 to 5 were not summoned. Order...