{"id":9966,"date":"2025-10-11T07:47:34","date_gmt":"2025-10-11T07:47:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/?p=9966"},"modified":"2025-10-11T07:53:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-11T07:53:27","slug":"seeking-justice-beyond-gender-legal-remedies-for-falsely-accused-men","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/seeking-justice-beyond-gender-legal-remedies-for-falsely-accused-men\/","title":{"rendered":"Seeking Justice Beyond Gender: Legal Remedies For Falsely Accused Men"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>\n<h3 id=\"gender-and-truth\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CThe_Very_Moment_We_Let_Gender_Determine_The_Truth_We_Cease_To_Be_Fair%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;The Very Moment We Let Gender Determine The Truth, We Cease To Be Fair&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2 id=\"abstract\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Abstract\"><\/span>Abstract<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>India&#8217;s legal framework has made significant progress in protecting women from violence and harassment through laws like Section 498A IPC, the Domestic Violence Act, and <a href=\"\/legal\/article-16912-mental-harassment-at-workplace-laws-in-india.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">workplace harassment regulation<\/a>. However, the increasing misuse of these laws has led to a concerning trend of false accusations against men, causing immense mental, social, and financial distress to the accused and their families. The judiciary has also acknowledged this trend in several cases.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/seeking-justice-beyond-gender-legal-remedies-for-falsely-accused-men\/#%E2%80%9CThe_Very_Moment_We_Let_Gender_Determine_The_Truth_We_Cease_To_Be_Fair%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;The Very Moment We Let Gender Determine The Truth, We Cease To Be Fair&#8221;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/seeking-justice-beyond-gender-legal-remedies-for-falsely-accused-men\/#Abstract\" >Abstract<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/seeking-justice-beyond-gender-legal-remedies-for-falsely-accused-men\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/seeking-justice-beyond-gender-legal-remedies-for-falsely-accused-men\/#The_Rise_of_False_Accusation\" >The Rise of False Accusation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/seeking-justice-beyond-gender-legal-remedies-for-falsely-accused-men\/#From_Accused_To_Victim_The_Human_Cost\" >From Accused To Victim: The Human Cost<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/seeking-justice-beyond-gender-legal-remedies-for-falsely-accused-men\/#Impact_on_Genuine_Victims\" >Impact on Genuine Victims<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/seeking-justice-beyond-gender-legal-remedies-for-falsely-accused-men\/#Judicial_Recognition_of_Misuse\" >Judicial Recognition of Misuse<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/seeking-justice-beyond-gender-legal-remedies-for-falsely-accused-men\/#Misuse_of_Protective_Law_in_India\" >Misuse of Protective Law in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/seeking-justice-beyond-gender-legal-remedies-for-falsely-accused-men\/#Existing_Legal_Remedies_for_False_Accusation\" >Existing Legal Remedies for False Accusation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/seeking-justice-beyond-gender-legal-remedies-for-falsely-accused-men\/#Remedies_Under_IPC_and_CrPC\" >Remedies Under IPC and CrPC<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/seeking-justice-beyond-gender-legal-remedies-for-falsely-accused-men\/#The_Need_for_Gender-Neutral_Laws\" >The Need for Gender-Neutral Laws<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/seeking-justice-beyond-gender-legal-remedies-for-falsely-accused-men\/#Comparative_Perspective\" >Comparative Perspective<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/seeking-justice-beyond-gender-legal-remedies-for-falsely-accused-men\/#Suggested_Reforms\" >Suggested Reforms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/seeking-justice-beyond-gender-legal-remedies-for-falsely-accused-men\/#What_Can_Be_Done\" >What Can Be Done<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/seeking-justice-beyond-gender-legal-remedies-for-falsely-accused-men\/#Legal_Reforms\" >Legal Reforms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/seeking-justice-beyond-gender-legal-remedies-for-falsely-accused-men\/#Social_Reforms\" >Social Reforms<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/seeking-justice-beyond-gender-legal-remedies-for-falsely-accused-men\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/seeking-justice-beyond-gender-legal-remedies-for-falsely-accused-men\/#References\" >References<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/seeking-justice-beyond-gender-legal-remedies-for-falsely-accused-men\/#End-Notes\" >End-Notes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>This article examines the available legal remedies for men facing false accusations, including anticipatory bail, quashing of FIRs, and defamation suits. Furthermore, it highlights the need for gender-neutral laws to ensure fair treatment for both men and women under the law. By analyzing relevant case laws and statutory provisions, this article aims to contribute to the ongoing discourse on balancing gender justice with the protection of individual rights. Ultimately, it seeks to promote a more equitable and just legal system for all.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"introduction\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;In giving voice to the voiceless, have we unknowingly silenced others?&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The idea of justice is based on fairness, equality, and protection for all. In India, gender-based laws were created with the right intention to protect women from cruelty, violence, and exploitation. Laws like Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, the Domestic Violence Act, and the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act were necessary because women faced centuries of discrimination and abuse.<\/p>\n<p>But alongside this protection, a new problem has slowly grown. Some of these laws are being used as weapons instead of shields. Men, when falsely accused, often find themselves not only fighting a legal battle but also a social one. From childhood, men are taught to \u201cman up,\u201d to stay strong, not to cry, and not to show weakness. So when they face false accusations, they remain silent, broken inside, because society expects them to just \u201ctake it.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"rise-of-false-accusation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Rise_of_False_Accusation\"><\/span>The Rise of False Accusation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code was introduced to safeguard women from cruelty and dowry harassment. The Domestic Violence Act also came into force to give women a shield against abuse in their homes. These laws have helped many women, but courts and society have started noticing their misuse.<\/p>\n<p>In <strong>Sushil Kumar Sharma v. Union of India (2005)<\/strong>, the Supreme Court said false use of Section 498A could turn into \u201clegal terrorism.\u201d Later, in <strong>Arnesh Kumar v. State of Bihar (2014)<\/strong>, the Court directed police not to make automatic arrests in dowry-related cases.<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\">\n<caption><strong>Key Judicial Observations on Misuse of Laws<\/strong><\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Case<\/th>\n<th>Year<\/th>\n<th>Judicial Observation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"\/legal\/article-19263-the-rising-concerns-about-misuse-of-anti-dowry-and-cruelty-laws.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sushil Kumar Sharma v. Union of India<\/a><\/td>\n<td>2005<\/td>\n<td>Misuse of Section 498A may amount to \u201clegal terrorism.\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"\/legal\/article-18571-arnesh-kumar-v-s-bihar-2014-a-judicial-reformation-of-personal-liberty-and-procedural-justice.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arnesh Kumar v. State of Bihar<\/a><\/td>\n<td>2014<\/td>\n<td>Directed police to avoid automatic arrests in dowry cases.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"\/legal\/article-19632-section-498a-a-tool-of-protection-or-revenge-.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rajesh Sharma v. State of U.P.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>2017<\/td>\n<td>Suggested Family Welfare Committees to review complaints.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"from-accused-to-victim\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_Accused_To_Victim_The_Human_Cost\"><\/span>From Accused To Victim: The Human Cost<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A false accusation does not just put a man in the position of an accused; it often turns him into a victim. The damage begins the moment an FIR is lodged. Even before guilt is proven, society tends to believe the allegation. Reputations are destroyed overnight.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"impact-on-genuine-victims\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_on_Genuine_Victims\"><\/span>Impact on Genuine Victims<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The misuse of protective laws also harms real victims. Every false case reduces the credibility of genuine complaints, making it harder for true victims to seek justice. In <strong>Sushil Kumar Sharma v. Union of India (2005)<\/strong>, the Court warned that misuse harms the dignity of genuine victims.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"judicial-recognition\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Judicial_Recognition_of_Misuse\"><\/span>Judicial Recognition of Misuse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Courts have recognized misuse in several cases, including <strong>Preeti Gupta v. State of Jharkhand (2010)<\/strong> and <strong>Deepak Gulati v. State of Haryana (2013)<\/strong>. These judgments highlight that criminal law cannot be used as a weapon for revenge.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"misuse-of-protective-laws\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Misuse_of_Protective_Law_in_India\"><\/span>Misuse of Protective Law in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>India has introduced several gender-specific laws to protect women from cruelty and exploitation. However, their broad scope has made them prone to misuse.<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\">\n<caption><strong>Commonly Misused Protective Laws<\/strong><\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Law<\/th>\n<th>Purpose<\/th>\n<th>Nature of Misuse<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"\/legal\/article-4890-section-498a-a-weapon-or-a-shield.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Section 498A IPC<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Protection from cruelty and dowry harassment<\/td>\n<td>Misuse through false cases involving entire families<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"\/legal\/article-1363-protection-of-women-against-domestic-violence-and-maintenance.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Domestic Violence Act, 2005<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Protection from domestic abuse<\/td>\n<td>One-sided provisions; lack of safeguards for men<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalservicesindia.com\/article\/1845\/Sexual-Harassment-of-Women-at-Workplace-Prevention,-Prohibition-and-Redressal-Act,-2013.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sexual Harassment Act, 2013<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Workplace protection for women<\/td>\n<td>False allegations causing career damage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"\/legal\/article-8225-protection-of-children-from-sexual-abuses-decoding-the-pocso-act.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">POCSO Act, 2012<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Protection of minors from sexual offences<\/td>\n<td>Used to criminalize consensual teenage relationships<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"legal-remedies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Existing_Legal_Remedies_for_False_Accusation\"><\/span>Existing Legal Remedies for False Accusation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"remedies-under-law\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remedies_Under_IPC_and_CrPC\"><\/span>Remedies Under IPC and CrPC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Anticipatory Bail \u2013 Section 438 CrPC<\/li>\n<li>Regular Bail \u2013 Judicial discretion for doubtful cases<\/li>\n<li>Quashing of FIRs \u2013 Section 482 CrPC<\/li>\n<li>Perjury \u2013 Sections 191\u2013193 IPC<\/li>\n<li>Defamation \u2013 Sections 499\u2013500 IPC<\/li>\n<li>False Information and Charges \u2013 Sections 182 &amp; 211 IPC<\/li>\n<li>Criminal Conspiracy \u2013 Section 120B IPC<\/li>\n<li>Compensation \u2013 Section 250 CrPC<\/li>\n<li>Constitutional Safeguards \u2013 Articles 14 &amp; 21<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"gender-neutral-laws\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Need_for_Gender-Neutral_Laws\"><\/span>The Need for Gender-Neutral Laws<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Justice must serve everyone equally. Article 14 guarantees equality before law. Gender-neutral laws would ensure protection for all individuals\u2014regardless of gender\u2014and prevent injustice against falsely accused men.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"comparative-perspective\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparative_Perspective\"><\/span>Comparative Perspective<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>United Kingdom:<\/strong> Domestic Violence Act applies to both men and women.<\/li>\n<li><strong>United States:<\/strong> Sexual harassment laws are gender-neutral.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Australia &amp; Canada:<\/strong> Domestic abuse laws are inclusive of all genders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"suggested-reforms\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Suggested_Reforms\"><\/span>Suggested Reforms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Stricter scrutiny of complaints.<\/li>\n<li>Penalties for false cases under Sections 211 IPC &amp; 250 CrPC.<\/li>\n<li>Gender-neutral drafting of key laws.<\/li>\n<li>Counselling and mediation before criminal action.<\/li>\n<li>Awareness campaigns promoting gender fairness.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"what-can-be-done\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Can_Be_Done\"><\/span>What Can Be Done<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"legal-reforms\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_Reforms\"><\/span>Legal Reforms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Make laws gender-neutral (498A IPC, DV Act, POSH Act).<\/li>\n<li>Enforce penalties for filing false cases.<\/li>\n<li>Mandate preliminary inquiry before arrest (as in Arnesh Kumar case).<\/li>\n<li>Encourage counselling before litigation in matrimonial matters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"social-reforms\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Social_Reforms\"><\/span>Social Reforms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Awareness that misuse harms both genders.<\/li>\n<li>Change in mindset \u2014 allow men to seek help without stigma.<\/li>\n<li>Provide counselling and helplines for male victims.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The purpose of gender-specific laws has always been protection, not persecution. False accusations damage innocent lives and erode trust in justice. True justice demands balance\u2014it must not tilt to one side.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Change begins when society stops pointing fingers at men by default, and starts demanding evidence before judgment.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span>References<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Sushavan Das, <em>From Victim to Accused: The Ordeal of Men Falsely Accused of Crimes<\/em>, The Academic: International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 2, Issue 12, December 2024, pp. 484\u2013490.<\/li>\n<li>Coder Thiyuagarajan, <em>Falsely Accused, Truly Broken: Rethinking Gender Justice<\/em>, Reflections, 28 March 2025. Available at: https:\/\/reflections.live\/articles\/13 (last accessed 27 September 2025)<\/li>\n<li>Chauhan, K., &amp; Singh, A. K. (2025). <em>Legal protection against false accusation in men<\/em>. Indian Journal of Legal Review (IJLR), 5(4), 215\u2013221. https:\/\/ijlr.iledu.in<\/li>\n<li>Rashid, M. A. (2025). <em>Towards gender-neutral laws: Addressing biases in the Indian legal framework<\/em>. Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research, 6(1). https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/3902321955<\/li>\n<li>Gupta, V. K. (2024). <em>Men&#8217;s rights movement: Advocating for equality and justice for gender neutral laws<\/em>. International Journal of Criminal, Common and Statutory Law, 4(1), 181\u2013187. https:\/\/dx.d0i.org\/10.22271\/27899497.2024.v4.i1b.81<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"End-Notes\"><\/span>End-Notes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Constitution of India, art. 14 and art. 21.<\/li>\n<li><em>Sushil Kumar Sharma v. Union of India<\/em>, (2005) 6 SCC 281.<\/li>\n<li><em>Arnesh Kumar v. State of Bihar<\/em>, (2014) 8 SCC 273.<\/li>\n<li><em>Rajesh Sharma &amp; Ors. v. State of U.P.<\/em>, (2017) 8 SCC 821.<\/li>\n<li><em>Forum for Manav Adhikar v. Union of India<\/em>, (2018) 10 SCC 443.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;The Very Moment We Let Gender Determine The Truth, We Cease To Be Fair&#8221; Abstract India&#8217;s legal framework has made significant progress in protecting women from violence and harassment through laws like Section 498A IPC, the Domestic Violence Act, and workplace harassment regulation. 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