Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) was introduced in 1983 under the influence of feminism. In recent years, the misuse of Section 498A has gained widespread attention, even the Supreme Court of India and various Hight Courts has repeatedly acknowledged the increasing instances of false cases. In order to protect the innocent men, considering the highest rate…
There are certain BNS sections for Men that can be helpful especially in case he has been accused in a false rape case or a false dowry harassment case. There has been an increasing trend of false accusations, particularly in cases of rape and dowry harassment. Therefore, it is important to understand the legal provisions which may protect men…
We need to address human rights violations against men in legal matters. With this article MEN Helpline trying to bring attention of lawmakers the treatment of men in legal matters. The current situation of men in the law and legal system is violating the Human rights principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Human rights are the…
Arrest in dowry harassment cases and affect of complying the Section 41 of Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C.) Section 41 of Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C.) talks about provisions and power of police officers to arrest a person accused without a warrant. That police officer may arrest a person who is accused in a cognizable offense. Police officer may…
Men Helpline demands for independent enquiry in chandigarh university video case. The agencies seem to have arrested the boy to hide their failure. These agencies have failed to find out how the video leaked and where it has spreaded which can be removed. We see a need on independent enquiry in the matter for the great interest of Justice and…
The epic of India from ancient times, the joint family system which is a vibrant tradition of familial relationships with a unique kinship bonds between families, is now on the verge of extinction due to the neglect of the government and its policies. Our joint or extended family tradition is called as patriarchal society, which has its closely intact…
The division bench of Guwahati High Court while allowed the decree of divorce said refusal of wearing sindoor suffice refusal to continue conjugal life. The Bench added that, preventing husband from his legal duty to maintain aged parents is offence and may lead to punishment. In the case, where respondent wife alleged that her husband and other family members…
Arnesh Kumar case, a milestone due to various observations and guidelines issued by the Supreme Court over misuse of IPC Section 498A and arrest. Importantly it focused on the process and the justification for arrest and the need to stop automatic arrest. The bench in the matter observed the ‘IPC Section 498A as weapon rather than the shield.’ “The…
National Commission for Women (NCW) removed its own poll on ‘violence against men and women’. Men Helpline Organisation condemned NCW for removing its poll on Twitter. On 22nd May 2020, NCW started a poll on twitter on the subject of “Who is usually at risk of harassment”, and then the NCW removed the poll in next few hours, because…
In the matter of Satvir Singh And Ors vs State Of Punjab And Anr, Supreme Court (SC) defines occasions related to Dowry. Bench at SC defines three occasions of dowry, Before, after and Time of Marriage “there are three occasions related to dowry. One is before the marriage, second is at the time of marriage and the third is…
