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Even a live-in partner can slap 498A these days: senior Indian advocate

An advocate by profession, Delhi-based Sudipta Basu fights for men caught in Section 406, 304 B and the controversial 498A of IPC under which a husband or his relatives can be imprisoned up to three years and denied bail at the complaint of cruelty by his wife. He has formed "Justice for Men Caught Up in 498A/DV Act", a forum which lends support to male victims of laws like the 498A. In an interaction with IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity, Basu shares his legal experience while fighting for the men. With cyber crimes becoming a daily issue, this senior advocate also has some advice pertaining to Cyber laws in India.

by IBNS May 04, 2016