Today's news story of Bangalore techie Shubhankar Katyayan is heart-rending of how cruel people will not stop at anything, and literally will kill the 'golden husband' they set out to exploit like the proverbial 'golden goose' story.Treated cruelly by wife, techie ends lifeNow read the pertinent information from the story:Shubhankar’s lawyer Anand said the divorce petition (MC1732/09) was filed on June 24, 2009. In the judicial separation petition posted for hearing on January 1, 2010, Nandini had claimed Purunjay’s custody and return of all gifts she received at her wedding.On July 14, Nandini’s mother Anmana Jha lodged a complaint with the Commercial Street police, alleging that Shubhankar, demanding dowry, had assaulted and attempted to kill her daughter. A number of criminal cases were … [Read more...] about Indian Police on dowry complaints: Shoot first, talk later
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NCW should oppose cruelty against all women in household
http://www.ptinews.com/news/215934_NCW-expresses-concern-over-SC-judgement-on-crueltyThe National Commission for Women (NCW) has expressed serious concern over the recent Supreme Court judgement that said that kicking or threatening wives with divorce by the in-laws cannot be construed as cruelty.SC judgment only says it cannot be construed as cruelty under IPC 498A. The word Cruelty is used in several places in both criminal and civil acts, e.g. in Hindu Marriage Act 1955 married person (more likely woman) can get divorce based on Cruelty by other spouse.NCW Chairperson Girija Vyas has taken up the issue with Minister for Law and Justice Verappa Moily to file a review petition in this matter, an official release said here today.Maybe NCW should ensure that they create a fair /equitable … [Read more...] about NCW should oppose cruelty against all women in household
Articles on women, failure of dowry laws, misuse etc
Here are links to some well written articles by Madhu Kishwar who is a woman but does not call herself a feminist, so we could trust her couldn't we?Destined to Fail: Inherent flaws in anti-dowry legislationDestined to Fail: Inherent flaws in anti-dowry legislation - PDF formatAnother article with similar theme but much more detailed:Violence against Women: Good practices in combating and eliminating violence against women … [Read more...] about Articles on women, failure of dowry laws, misuse etc
Results of SIF survey in Bangalore shown on TV
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=RRxeEtE9rVkVideo 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=1l5qGnXN0VUVideo 3 summary:SIF PRO Virag explains reason of 90% cases settlement. Points flaw in UN survey on Domestic Violence in India. Many … [Read more...] about Results of SIF survey in Bangalore shown on TV