16/05/2024
Misuse of IPC : Supreme Court Latest Judgement | May 24
The Supreme Court emphasized the need for legislative action to address the misuse of Section 498-A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), citing concerns over its mechanical application. This call for amendments comes amid a criminal appeal involving allegations of dowry harassment and cruelty against the husband in CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 2379 OF 2024, (ARISING OUT OF SLP (CRL.) NO. 4912 OF 2022),
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The Apex Court has urged Parliament to consider making necessary changes in Sections 85 and 86 respectively of the BNS, 2023, before both the new provisions come into force