NEW DELHI: In the latest development, the Supreme Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought the establishment of a National Commission for Men to address the issue of suicides among married men.
During the proceedings, a Bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Dipankar Datta expressed their view that the petition presented a one-sided perspective.
"We cannot show undue favoritism towards any particular party. Your aim seems to be presenting a biased view. Can you provide us with data on young girls facing similar situations after marriage?" the Bench said.
The Court emphasized that the existing criminal laws adequately address such circumstances, and individuals are not without recourse.
"No one desires to resort to suicide; it depends on the unique circumstances of each case. Criminal laws provide safeguards and remedies," the Court remarked.
The petition had requested the formulation of guidelines to assist married men who contemplate suicide due to domestic violence.
Significantly, Advocate Mahesh Kumar Tiwari, representing himself, prayed for the establishment of a National Commission for Men by the Central government. The petitioner also sought directions for the National Human Rights Commission to investigate incidents of suicides and domestic violence against married men.
Tiwari further requested that the Law Commission of India conduct a thorough study on the matter and prepare a comprehensive report regarding the establishment of the proposed Commission.
To support his argument, the petitioner relied on data from the National Crime Records Bureau, which highlighted instances of suicide among married men resulting from marital stress.
Consequently, the plea stated that the police should acknowledge complaints filed by men in such cases and refer them to the respective State Human Rights Commissions until a specific law is enacted.
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