Video 1 summary:
Survey of 1100 husbands from Jan 2008 to Apr 2009 in Bangalore, India. 42.3% false Dowry 498A cases against IT people in Bangalore. Case of Bala Murugan, SIF PRO Virag on need for gender neutral laws.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRxeEtE9rVk
Video 2 summary:
Shocking Statistics – 25 divorces being filed every day in Bangalore – mostly by women. Financial independence said to be main reason. SIF PRO Virag explains methodology of survey. SC lawyer Varun Goswami gives views on misuse of 498A. He says 90% of 498A settled before finalization of trial. Extortionary claims made to settle cases.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1l5qGnXN0VU
Video 3 summary:
SIF PRO Virag explains reason of 90% cases settlement. Points flaw in UN survey on Domestic Violence in India. Many marriages done with intention of filing false 498A later. SC lawyer says 498A misuse has increased. Gives points to minimize misuse including similar punishment for women who file false 498A.
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