- By Saumya Bhatia - courtesy Asian Age- 13 - Sep. 200
New Delhi: Are you tortured by your wife? Falsely accused in a dowry case and the women’s cell and police don’t pay heed to your side of the story? To worsen the matter, is a "Mahila Mukti Morcha Sanstha" after your life for something you’ve not done? Man-Cell is the answer to all your dilemmas.
Man-Cell or Patni Atyaachar Virodhi Morcha (PAVP) is an organisation that’s working just for men. It aims at getting justice for men who are falsely implicated in dowry cases or are mistreated by their wives.
When approached, Mr R.P. Chugh, a Supreme Court advocate and the president of Man-Cell, said, "It’s good that a woman wants to enquire about Man-Cell. I sincerely hope that this concern reaches the government too. I want a law to be initiated for the protection of men’s rights. There are several organisations working for women rights, but there are hardly any for men. It’s high time that society stops looking at men as monsters."
Mr Chugh added, "Many women in India are misusing the dowry law, which is actually meant for their protection. Dowry is the most effective tool for women to exploit their in-laws. There are genuine dowry cases too, but what if a person is falsely implicated? From the time an FIR is lodged, the male’s family suffers embarrassment from all sides. They are at the receiving end of the law and are looked down upon by their neighbours too. The woman gains sympathy, whereas the man is seen as an anti-social element."
On what basis does he consider a case of a harassed husband? Mr Chugh replies, "I only take up genuine cases. Even the judges are aware that I fight for truth and that’s all that matters to me."
He maintains, "Men, especially non-resident Indians, are scared to tie the knot. Many NRIs are dragged to Indian court by their wives, who after a brief stay abroad, file case of harassment for dowry and neglect against them. There are cases where the husbands committed suicide fearing an arrest in a false dowry case."
Chugh further adds, "There are laws that deal with cruelty against animals, but nobody is bothered about men. I’m fighting for this cause at my own cost. I’m conjointly working with a team of lawyers to protect the rights of married men."
He recalls a recent case. "A woman fought with her husband because he gave Rs 10 to his sister on Rakshabandhan. They had a heated argument, following which the wife set herself on fire. The man got burnt himself while trying to save her. The wife succumbed to injuries. The irony he was sent to jail later."
Chugh blames the law for creating a rift between the sexes. "Law should not intervene in a marriage. Matrimonial discord is bound to continue when two people live together. Both the parties can’t hold similar opinions on every topic," he says.
Chugh, however, also believes that approaching the court is not the only option. "Law cannot be seen as an immediate relief. Same holds true for the women cell. These cells are not meant to terrorise people. When a family is dragged into court, it’s not just two people anymore who are up against each other. Many lives are affected. This is why, Man-Cell is not pro-divorce. We invite couples to sort out their differences. If the female files a false case under pressure, we try to reconcile the parties."
Chugh seeks better response and participation from men’s side. "Whenever we hold a dharna, not many men support us. May be they are ashamed or embarrassed to fight in the open. Lawmakers won’t address the issue till men themselves gather the courage to stand up for their rights."
To contact Man-Cell call 9810170681.
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