Section 498a Ipc: Analysing The Need To Create Safeguards Against The Misuse Of This Double-Edged Sword

Abstract

Marriage is a religious and/or social institution wherein two people come together to be united for life, to the exclusion of others. The institution of marriage is a very old concept and has gone through numerous changes. There are many factors which affect the type of marriage, especially on religious grounds and cultural grounds. It leads to the procreation of children and therefore it is the basic group in a country. A successful marriage leads to a successful family, a successful family is necessary for a successful community , a successful community is necessary for a successful society and finally a successful society is necessary for a successful nation. Therefore it becomes of prime importance that marriages be protected by well-established rules.