SC – 498a is Very Draconian, Works like Squeezing Lemon on Relationships. SC Expresses Concern Over Growing Misuse of Law.
On 26 September 2025, while hearing a quashing petition, SC expressed concern over the misuse of Section 498A IPC in matrimonial disputes. The petition had been filed by the husband’s brother seeking the quashing of criminal proceedings lodged u/s 498A IPC by the wife just 1.5 months after her marriage.
The wife had lodged an FIR u/s 498A IPC alleging cruelty and dowry harassment against her husband, his mother, and his brother (petitioner). The marriage had taken place only about six weeks earlier. The brother-in-law approached the Supreme Court seeking the quashing of the FIR and all consequent proceedings on the...
