Supreme Court To Hear PIL Alleging Misuse Of Women-Centric Laws On Feb 3

The Supreme Court is set to hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) on Monday, challenging the alleged misuse of women-centric laws.

The plea questions the validity of statutes such as the Dowry Prohibition Act, the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, and the provision on cruelty to women under the Indian Penal Code.

A bench comprising Justices BR Gavai and K Vinod Chandran will preside over the hearing. The petition, filed by Rupshi Singh, argues that these laws contain inherent flaws, are unreasonable, and lack legal balance. Singh claims that men often fall victim to false complaints, with some women allegedly exploiting these legal provisions to harass them.

The PIL further contends that the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, discriminates based on religion. It also challenges the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, labeling it as gender-biased and unfair to men. The petitioner seeks legal safeguards for men against what is described as the misuse of these protective laws.

The court’s decision on this matter could have significant implications for gender-specific legal protections and their application in India.

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