Amandeep said, “In 80% of the older cases that concluded in year 2007-08, the accused were not found guilty. The same is true for the previous years as well. Isn’t it a clear indication of how frivolous the charges usually are and how wide-spread the abuse of the system is?”

“Section 498-A of IPC should be made non-congnizable, IPC 498-A and Domestic Violence Law should be penalized, and Section of 498-A of IPC should be made bailable,” demanded Anurag Parashar, treasurer of the NGO.

Harassed by wife? help at hand now
Those who feel they are being harassed by their wives there is a help at hand. “Any one feeling harassed by his wife can contact us on 93169 29321 and at 9646389140,” said Amandeep Singh, president of Swatantra Awaz Welfare Organisation.