New Delhi: In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed serious concerns over the increasing misuse of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), a provision originally intended to protect married women from cruelty by their husbands and in-laws.
The judgement, delivered in the case of Dara Lakshmi Narayana and Others. State of Telangana and Another, highlighted how this legal safeguard is being weaponised for personal vendetta. The Court’s observations have gained prominence amidst a nationwide debate following the suicide of 34-year-old Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash.
