False 498A Cases are on the rise

As per information provided by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), a total of 10193, 10235 and 10864 cases of cruelty by husband or his relatives (section 498A IPC) were found false or mistake of fact or law after police investigation during 2011, 2012 and 2013 respectively, showing a rising trend. Similarly, a total of 386, 339 and 482 cases of insult to the modesty of women (section...