Indian Supreme Court Upholds DV Law

Anonymous User writes "The Indian Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional validity of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code which makes `cruelty to a married women by the husband or his relatives' a criminal offense. This law was enacted in 1983 under pressure from feminist groups. There are widespread reports that this law is being used by many women as a tool of revenge. The Supreme Court also advised the legislature to evolve guidelines to prevent misuse."

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