MARITAL CRUELTY AND SECTION 498-A OF INDIAN PENAL CODE

The National Commission for Women (NCW) organised a National Consultation on ‘Marital Cruelty and Section 498-A of Indian Penal Code’ on 13^th January, 2016. The objective was to look into the concerns

raised as a result of the decision of Arnesh Kumar v State of Bihar,[1] especially on the dilution of stringency, deterrence for victims and apprehensions regarding the misuse of the section. The details of the Consultation and recommendations are given on Annexure IV.

The suggested recommendations were sent to Ministry of Women & Child Development for further necessary action.

[1] (2014) 8 SCC 273

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Ms. L. Kumaramangalam Hon’ble Chairperson, Ms. Preeti Madan, MS, NCW with Justice Ms. Gyan Sudha Mishra (Former Judge of Supreme Court of India) Ms. Rekha Sharma and Mr. Alok Rawat, Members NCW, Geeta Luthra Senior Advocate at National Consultation on ‘Marital Cruelty and Section 498-A of Indian Penal Code’ on 13th January, 2016.
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Ms. L. Kumaramangalam Hon’ble Chairperson, Ms. Preeti Madan, MS, NCW with Justice Ms. Gyan Sudha Mishra (Former Judge of Supreme Court of India) Ms. Rekha Sharma and Mr. Alok Rawat, Members NCW, Geeta Luthra Senior Advocate at National Consultation on ‘Marital Cruelty and Section 498-A of Indian Penal Code’ on 13th January, 2016. Ms. Sudha Chaudhary, Law Officer NCW introduces Ms. Lalitha Kumaramangalam Hon’ble Chairperson with Ms. Rekha Sharma, Mr. Alok Rawat, Members, NCW, Mr. VV.B Raju, DS, NCW and Mr. Robin Hibu, Joint Commission of Police (Crimes Against Women), New Delhi at National Consultation on ‘Marital Cruelty and Section 498-A of Indian Penal Code’ on 13th January, 2016.

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MARITAL CRUELTY AND SECTION 498-A OF INDIAN PENAL CODE

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