EMBEZZLE OF WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code was passed to protect women
against marital cruelty and dowry harassment. On the other hand, some
empowered women are misusing their rights against husband, in laws,
and others. Mostly, women from lower social, income groups don't file
such complaints. The misuse of law by women in India is a
serious issue that has been receiving increased attention
in recent years. In India, women are often discriminated
against and are not provided with equal rights and
opportunities, leading to a gender bias in many aspects of
life. This gender bias is further exacerbated by the misuse
of law by women. There are numerous instances of women
using the law to their advantage, often at the expense of
men. This practice is not only unethical but also
unconstitutional. The Indian Constitution does not
explicitly guarantee gender equality. However, several
amendments have been made to the Constitution to
ensure that women are treated equally in accordance with
the law. The protection of women from all forms of
discrimination is considered a fundamental right. Despite
this, women continue to be discriminated against in
various spheres of life, including marriage, education,
employment and other areas. The misuse of law by women
in India is primarily seen in cases of domestic violence
and dowry-related issues and are punishable by law.
However, women often file false dowry harassment cases
against their husbands or in-laws in order to gain an
advantage in a divorce or property dispute.