Section 498A – Allegations To Alimony: An Emotional Overlook (A Men-Centric Perspective)
- IJLLR Journal
- Oct 21
- 1 min read
Dr. Aarti Tolia, M.A., LL.M., Ph.D. (NLSIU, Bangalore); Post-Doctoral Research, Stetson Univ. Coll. of Law, Florida, USA
ABSTRACT
Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, originally enacted to protect women from cruelty and harassment, has increasingly come under judicial and social scrutiny due to its potential misuse. False allegations and alimony claims have created an environment where many men feel criminalized, stigmatized, and financially burdened solely because of their gender. This paper explores both the legal challenges and the emotional realities faced by men: fears, sleepless nights, stigma, and the sense that years of personal and familial sacrifice are disregarded by law. It argues for gender-neutral reforms, post-alimony accountability, and recognition of men’s struggles as equally important in the discourse on equality.
