Supreme Court of India · 2005-07-19
Sushil Kumar Sharma vs Union Of India And Ors
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2005 SUPREME COURT 3100
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Sushil Kumar Sharma
- Respondent
- Union Of India And Ors
- Author
- Arijit Pasayat
- Bench
- Arijit Pasayat, H.K. Sema
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the constitutionality of Section 498A IPC, emphasizing that it is not unconstitutional but requires safeguards against misuse. The Court held that while the provision aims to protect women from cruelty, it must also prevent false accusations that can lead to harassment of innocent individuals. The judgment underscored the need for courts to take stringent action against false allegations, thereby balancing the rights of the accused and the intent of the law under Article 21 of the Constitution.