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@article{193787,
        author = {Abhijit kasar},
        title = {SECTION 498A MISUSE IN MATRIMONIAL CASES: 2025 JUDICIAL BALANCING},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {10},
        pages = {1530-1536},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=193787},
        abstract = {To address domestic abuse and cruelty against married women related to dowries, Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code was introduced. Although the provision's purpose is still important, there is growing evidence of systematic abuse in marital disputes, as shown by both empirical data and judicial statements. By 2025, the courts in India have taken a constitutionally balanced stance, ensuring that real victims are protected while also preventing the criminal justice system from being abused. To determine how courts are readjusting the reach of Section 498A, this article takes a close look at recent trends in the law, statistics on convictions, and developing protections. Judgment is shifting away from mechanical criminalization and toward rights-oriented enforcement, according to the study's doctrinal analysis, which is backed by statistical evidence and current case law.},
        keywords = {Section 498A, matrimonial litigation, misuse, judicial safeguards, criminal justice reform, gender justice.},
        month = {March},
        }