Understanding Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code Definition of Cruelty under Section 498A In the year 1983, Section 498 A was included in the Indian Penal Code to curb the incidents of cruelty. The section covers “Husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty — Whoever, being the husband or […]
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A General Overview India has always taken prospective steps towards the maltreatment of women in society andby society. There are several Pre Independence legislations such as Bengali Sati Regulation,1829 and The Hindu Widows’ Remarriage Act, 1856 were enforced to protect the rights ofwomen. Likewise, several enactments like Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, POCSO Act, 2012, and
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A General Overview of Marital Rape The word rape incurs a drastic sensation in societal stability. The more heinous form of such an act is when it occurs in one’s own matrimonial home by a legal spouse. The word legal before the spouse embrangle victim from resisting such an inhumane act. The aftermath of such
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The dowry system in India is a social issue that has been around for centuries. It’s an old tradition that needs to be phased out, but it takes time to change people’s mindsets. The modern Indian people who want the system gone will need to work hard and take initiative. This blog post will show
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The process of divorce in India can be daunting and extremely difficult for both men and women who are going through it. Women in India (or the world for that matter) have limited rights and opportunities, thanks to male dominance and the misogynistic approach of society as a whole. Without the knowledge of certain things,
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The situation in India In India, over 35% of women have been exposed to domestic violence sooner or later in their lives, per the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) information. However, more than 75% of the individuals who were being exposed to domestic violence didn’t look for help from anybody, let alone law. For the
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