Court Allows Husband To Initiate Criminal Proceedings Against Wife For Falsely Accusing Him Of Cruelty, Claiming He Had HPV: Karnataka High Court
The Supreme Court of India has issued a strong warning against the misuse of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). This law, intended to protect women from cruelty at the hands of their husbands and in-laws, has come under scrutiny due to instances of its exploitation for vindictive purposes. What is Section 498A of the IPC? Section 498A is a law that makes it a criminal offense for…
