Weaponisation Of Protective Laws: A Critical Study Of Loopholes In Women-Centric Legislation
- IJLLR Journal
- 19 hours ago
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Shipra Sharma, Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad
ABSTRACT
The women-centric laws that have been formulated in India have been done so with the intention of protecting women from violence, abuse, and discrimination. Such laws have been a step in the right direction in terms of gender justice. However, in recent times, there have been concerns that have been raised with regard to the misuse of women-centric laws. It is also argued that there have been certain individuals who have used these laws for their own benefit in resolving personal issues or pressurizing their spouse. Such issues have also raised concerns with regard to justice, fairness, and the rights of the accused. The aim of this research paper is to critically evaluate the loopholes that have been created in women-centric laws in India. It also aims at assessing how protective laws have been misused. The paper also aims at assessing whether there is any necessity for women-centric laws. Moreover, it also aims at assessing what impact it could have on individuals if there is any misuse of laws.The research concludes that balanced reforms are required to preserve the protective intent of these laws without promoting their misuse. Reforms in this context are expected to focus on procedural aspects, accountability, and judicial oversight to ensure fair play and justice for all.
Keywords: Women-centric laws, misuse of legal provisions, gender justice, Section 498A IPC, domestic violence law, false allegations, legal loopholes, matrimonial disputes, judicial safeguards, criminal justice reform.
