Section 85 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: The Successor to IPC Section 498A on Domestic Cruelty
India is experiencing a profound change in the landscape in terms of law with the creation of the Bharatiya Nyaya…
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Justice Surya Kant and Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh Uphold Section 498A as a Vital Protection for Women
The Supreme Court, led by Justices Surya Kant and Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, upheld Section 498A of the IPC, emphasizing its role in protecting women from domestic cruelty. The court dismissed claims of unconstitutionality, advocating case-by-case scrutiny of misuse allegations, reinforcing gender-specific safeguards under Article 15.