11 Nov 09 Debate on misuse of family law
Bengaluru, Nov. 10: Akhila Karnataka Aththeyara Rakshana Vedike (Mothers-in-laws Association) in association with the Save Indian Family Foundation and the Child Rights Initiative for Shared Parenting will observe the National Family Harmony Day by holding a debate on the misuse of IPC section 498a (cruelty against women by spouses and other family members) in Bengaluru on Thursday. As per the National Crime Record Bureau, 1,23,000 women have been arrested between 2004 and 2007 under section 498a.
However, a report from the Centre for Social Research has revealed that only 2 per cent of such dowry harassment cases receive conviction, implying that the remaining has been victims of legal misuse as well, said Janaki Srinivasan, member of the Akhila Karnataka Aththeyara Rakshana Vedike. Over 200 mothers-in-laws from across the country are expected to take part in the meeting to be held between 2 pm and 5 pm at the Shaneswara Temple Hall at Hanumanthnagar
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10 Sep 09 Indian mothers-in-law form union to challenge ‘cruel monsters’ image
INDIAN MOTHERS-IN-LAW have formed a union to improve their stereotyped public image as “cruel monsters” who piteously harass their daughters-in-law.
The 500-strong All India Mothers-in-Law Protection Forum, recently constituted in Bangalore, southern India, is planning not only an image makeover for its members but also to lobby through public meetings and its website against stringent dowry laws they claim largely favour daughters-in-law.
“Mothers-in-law are physically-harassed and abused by their daughters-in-law, but the popular perception remains that they are the perpetrators,” Neena Dhulia said. False cases are filed against them and their families and they are left with little or no legal recourse. In television soap operas we are the villains, but in real life we are the victims, Mrs Dhulia bemoaned.
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