Rights for Men | Site-Wide Activity https://rights4.men/activity/ Activity feed for the entire site. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:34:51 +0530 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-GB 30 hourly 2 15dd01b7591aad5a678451659c79b23d HonourableMen wrote a new post https://rights4.men/?p=19106 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:53:01 +0530 The conceptual model of a “Dharmic Bionic Wife” — not as just a machine for physical satisfaction, but as a spiritual ally who helps her husband fulfil his duties to ancestors, deities, and dharma. 🌸 The Dharmic Bionic Wife – Conceptual Model Let’s articulate a very profRead more

]]> ce6c3ac94f4a7980d05630e1d33927e6 Amar M wrote a new post https://rights4.men/?p=19096 Wed, 09 Jul 2025 03:16:16 +0530 No gender neutral laws to protect innocent men in indiaBelow is a clear, neutral, and legally accurate explanation of whether these laws protect only women or also men, including the current gaps, ongoing debates, and judicial interpretations. ⚖️ Do These Laws Protect Only Women or Also Men? Let’s break it down by category: 🔹 1. CrPC – Code of Criminal Procedure 🟢 Gender-Neutral The CrPC is a procedural law, not specific to men or women. It applies equally to all persons involved in a criminal case — accused, victims, or witnesses. Section 125 CrPC (Maintenance) is an exception:✅ It primarily protects wives, children, and parents, but not husbands.🚹 Men cannot claim maintenance under this section from their wives. ✅ Verdict: CrPC is mostly gender-neutral, but some provisions (like maintenance) are not equally accessible to men. 🔹 2. Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (PWDVA) 🔴 Protects Only Women This law specifically protects women in domestic relationships. It is intended to safeguard women from physical, verbal, emotional, sexual, or financial abuse by: Husbands In-laws Live-in partners 🚹 Men cannot file a domestic violence case under this Act.Even if they are abused by their wife or female partner, they have no legal remedy under this law. However, in some High Court observations, courts have said that the law may be misused, and such misuse can be addressed under IPC provisions like Section 211 (false charge). ✅ Verdict: Protects only women as victims.Men are not protected, even in genuine cases of abuse. 🔹 3. Dowry-related Laws (IPC 498A + Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961) 🔴 Protects Only Women IPC Section 498A is exclusively for women.It protects a married woman from cruelty or harassment for dowry by her husband or his family. 🚹 Men cannot use this section if they are being harassed or blackmailed for money or property. Dowry Prohibition Act (Sections 3 and 4) is written to punish the giving or taking of dowry.In theory, this law is gender-neutral, but in practice, it is used primarily to protect women and prosecute men. 🟡 Important: The Supreme Court has acknowledged misuse of Section 498A in some cases, and directed safeguards like: No immediate arrests Mediation before action ✅ Verdict: Protects only women under 498A; men have no protection under dowry-related cruelty laws. 🔹 4. Rape and Sexual Assault Laws (IPC 375, 376, 354, etc.) 🔴 Protects Only Women as Victims Under IPC Section 375, rape is defined as a crime committed by a man against a woman. Men cannot be considered as victims of rape under the IPC — even in cases of forced penetration, abuse by other men, or by women. 🟡 Exception: POCSO Act (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences, 2012) is gender-neutral for children below 18. Adult male victims of sexual assault have no legal remedy for rape — only minor provisions like unnatural offences (Sec. 377), which now mostly cover consensual acts post-decriminalisation. ✅ Verdict: Rape laws protect only women as victims.Adult male survivors of sexual assault are legally invisible. 🧾 Summary: Gender Coverage by Law LawProtects WomenProtects MenRemarksCrPC✅✅ (partially)Gender-neutral except maintenanceDV Act✅❌Exclusive to womenIPC 498A✅❌Only women can fileDowry Act✅❌ (in practice)Used mainly by womenIPC 375/376 (Rape)✅❌Only women recognised as victimsPOCSO Act✅✅Gender-neutral for minors 🚹🧑‍⚖️ What About Men or Elderly Parents Who Are Abused? Currently, men or elderly persons being abused by their wife/daughter-in-law have limited remedies, such as: Section 323 IPC – Physical assault Section 504/506 IPC – Verbal threats and abuse Section 211 IPC – False cases Senior Citizens Act, 2007 – For elderly parents But these laws are general, not specially designed to protect men from domestic abuse or false accusations. 🌐 The Need for Gender-Neutral Laws in India Many legal scholars, NGOs, and courts have acknowledged the need to: Make laws gender-neutral, especially in domestic violence and sexual crimes. Balance protection for women with safeguards against misuse. Provide legal remedies for male victims. Justice is not gendered. True equality means protection for all. ✅ Final Thoughts The laws in India are only woman-protective, especially in family and sexual violence matters. Men who are victims of domestic orRead more

]]> 80f48b6b8f4b3fae4db27bfae6abe49b HonourableMen wrote a new post https://rights4.men/?p=19013 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 16:09:20 +0530 Celebrating International Men’s Day International Men’s Day (IMD), observed annually on 19th November, serves as a pRead more

]]> f69fb4a660ea47ec958b69bc601d33d1 HonourableMen wrote a new post https://rights4.men/?p=18815 Sun, 21 Mar 2021 05:48:08 +0530 THE MOON CENTERS IN KUNDALINI YOGA AND WHY DO THEY EVEN MATTER ESPECIALLY FOR WOMEN?

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More than 80% of the Domestic Violence Cases and Dowry Cases are False

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