Misuse of Criminal Law in Matrimonial Disputes: A Study of Section 498A IPC and Related Procedural Provisions
Published On: 16th August 2025 Authored By: Aritra Biswas LJD Law College, affiliated to University of Calcutta Abstract Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) was enacted in 1983 to safeguard married women against cruelty, dowry harassment, and domestic violence. However, because the provision is non-bailable, cognizable, and non-compoundable, concerns have arisen regarding its […]





