Section 498A of the IPC (now covered under Section 85 of BNS) was designed to protect women, but it is often misused.
At Delhi Law Advocates, we frequently see innocent husbands and elderly parents terrified of being arrested on false charges.
The Legal Shield:
In the case of Arnesh Kumar vs. State of Bihar, the Supreme Court mandated that police cannot arrest the accused automatically in cases where the punishment is less than 7 years.
What this means for you:
- You have time to seek legal counsel.
- You can apply for Anticipatory Bail.
- You can join the investigation and produce evidence of your innocence (chats, recordings, bank statements) before any arrest is made.