Examining whether Section 498A IPC serves as protection or punishment, this report analyses Supreme Court judgments, judicial safeguards, and arrest guidelines addressing misuse while balancing women’s rights with safeguards against abuse of criminal law.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court granted anticipatory bail to Yagna Teja Reddy and his family, accused of marital harassment and forced abortion. The court highlighted a significant delay in filing the complaint and the lack of evidence. Conditions for bail included surrendering to police and cooperating with the investigation.
