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july 2005

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.

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