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New Delhi: In the wake of the suicide of a 34-year-old techie from Bengaluru, allegedly linked to marital problems and legal harassment, a public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking the formation of an expert committee to investigate the to review and reform existing dowry. and domestic violence laws to prevent its abuse.
The PIL, filed by advocate Vishal Tiwari, seeks formation of a committee comprising former Supreme Court judges, lawyers and legal scholars to examine the current laws on dowry and domestic violence. It also calls for mandatory registration of items or gifts at marriage registration to ensure transparency.
Citing the Supreme Court’s own observations in a 2010 case on the misuse of Section 498A of the IPC (which deals with cruelty to a woman by her husband or relatives), the plea emphasizes the need to protect innocent individuals and to preserve the original intention of the dowry. -related laws.
Referring to the recent case in Bengaluru, the PIL highlights the December 9 suicide of techie Atul Subhash, who allegedly left behind a 24-page letter alleging prolonged harassment of his wife and her family members, as well as multiple cases filed against him . After his death, police registered a case of abetment to suicide against his wife, Nikita Singhania, and her family members.
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