A Bengaluru techie, Atul Subhash, tragically died by suicide, alleging harassment by his wife and her family. Following the incident, his mother-in-law and brother-in-law have reportedly fled their Uttar Pradesh residence.

The family of the 34-year-old techie who allegedly died by suicide in Bengaluru triggered a big debate over the misuse of laws such Protection of Women against Domestic Violence Act, 2005. Atul Subhash alleged that he was mentally abused.

A Bengaluru techie's suicide sparks calls for reform of Section 498A. Advocate Vikas Pahwa highlights misuse of the anti-dowry harassment law. False cases cause distress and financial strain on families.

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court bench said that the inclusion of Section 498A by way of an amendment was intended to curb cruelty inflicted on a woman by her husband and his family, ensuring swift intervention by the State.

Vikas Pahwa suggested making Section 498-A bailable, introducing gender-neutral provisions to allow husbands to file complaints against harassment by wives, and requiring mandatory mediation before filing cases.

The Supreme Court raises concerns over the growing misuse of Section 498A of the IPC following the tragic suicide of a Bengaluru techie