Domestic violence laws and Section 498A of IPC most abused, says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has observed that Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code and provisions of the Domestic Violence Act are among the most abused laws. This observation was made during a hearing on a matrimonial dispute. Justice BR Gavai highlighted a case where a man paid ₹50 lakh to his estranged wife despite an unconsummated marriage.