SC on Misuse of Section 498A of IPC
On 10th December, 2024, the Supreme Court (SC), while hearing a case, strongly criticised the growing misuse of Section 498-A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), commonly known as the anti-dowry law.
What is Section 498A of the IPC?
- Section 498A of the IPC criminalizes cruelty by a husband or his relatives towards a married woman.
- It aims to address dowry-related harassment and other forms of cruelty, both physical and mental.
- The provision holds the accused liable for imprisonment and a fine.
- Section 498A has been replaced by Section 86 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), effective from July 1, 2024.
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