Section 498A

2 BJP MPs demand panel to protect men suffering at the hands of their wives

Two BJP MPs have demanded that a commission be set up to look into the complaints of men "suffering at the hands of their wives" due to "misuse" of laws. National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Rekha Sharma said on Saturday everybody has the right to raise their demands, but "I do not think there is a need for a men's commission".

Sep 02, 2018, 17:51 PM IST

New directives to prevent misuse of Section 498-A, which aims to tackle dowry death

Many groups working for protection of men’s rights have been critical of its frequent misuse and want it to be scrapped.

Jan 07, 2018, 12:13 PM IST

Can't frame guidelines on enforcing penal provision in dowry cases: SC

The two-judge bench headed by Justice A.K. Goel had laid the guidelines to be followed in dealing with the complaints of dowry harassment.

Nov 29, 2017, 13:17 PM IST