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Marriages Are 'Sacrosanct' for Hindus But Misuse of Domestic Violence Act Is a Menace, Settlement Must Be Encouraged: Bombay High Court

14 Jul 2025 3 min read
Marriages Are 'Sacrosanct' for Hindus But Misuse of Domestic Violence Act Is a Menace, Settlement Must Be Encouraged: Bombay High Court

In a significant judgment, the Bombay High Court has raised strong concerns about the increasing trend of filing false cases under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code against multiple members of a husband's family. The Court remarked that such actions are often the result of marital discord, which is now becoming a serious issue in society. The Court emphasized that marriages, considered sacrosanct in Hindu culture, are suffering due…

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