Supreme Court of India
Janshruti (people’s Voice) v. Union of India & Ors.
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In view of the foregoing, the contention that the said provision violates Article 14 of the Constitution of India is wholly misconceived and without merit.
Judgment, page 5
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Issue for Consideration Directions sought for the formulation of gender-neutral guidelines and legislation governing the filing of domestic violence and harassment complaints. Also, sought declaration regarding the constitutionality of s.498A of the Penal Code, 1860 (now s.84 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023) Headnotes† Constitution of India – Art.32 – Penal Code, 1860 – s.498A – Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – s.84 – Whether the impugned provision i.e. s.498A of IPC warrant judicial interference: Held: No – This is so because it is well-settled law that courts refrain from intervening in
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