Let’s pledge not to bow down to #LegalTerrorism #Hope4Men

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Thankyou Hon'ble DHC for raising the flag of how #MISUSE of #GenderBiasedRapeLaw in matrimonial disputes is the trend. This itself is a clear mirror shown to those who have been pushing for removal of exception to husband in rape law. Even with an exception, men are sitting ducks for gender biased laws shooting range (address: Misandry, Indian Society, India) games. While wife still have 4 laws for them, Husband has None for sexual abuse in marital relationships. For feminism, target is only 1, Misandry filled hatred. 41A CrPC (or equivalent in BNSS) provided process for arrests but that's what feminists didn't want. They want a man to be jailed on mere allegations, complaint. That's the intent behind the demand of removal of exception in Rape Law. Society is tuned to focus on exception in a law while completely turning a blind eye towards COMPLETE ABSENCE of law for protection of boys, men, male partner, husband. #FeminismIsCancer

We hereby request direct intervention and immediate action of expulsion of the UG Student, Ms. Sejal by @NMC_IND since @KEMHOSPITAL has chosen just a 15 day holiday for derogatory remarks of the student against Male Cadaver. Any apology won't work here since the comment was about a very generic approach that Ma. Sejal has for male dead bodies. This is the time where the Medical fraternity is at the crossroads of either favoring a gender or the risk of men adding, No Cadaver clause to their last wishes!! We hope to have swift and appropriate action and not an eyewash.

@Nikhil_Dwivedi A big thank you for producing a child #Bandar who would create a history in the world of cinema. We at Men Welfare Trust part of Save Indian Family Movement (@WeAreSIF ) congratulate you big time and wish you stupendous success for #Bandar.

The Silent Crisis: Why the Rise in Male Suicides Demands National Attention The case of Twisha Sharma has reignited discussions around gender-based violence and suicides in India. As expected, much of the public discourse and media coverage has focused on allegations against the husband and his family. However, amid the sensationalism and trial by media, a larger and far more disturbing reality of growing epidemic of male suicides in India remains largely ignored. Every day, 4.5 mts men take their own lives or become victims of violence in intimate relationships. Yet these incidents rarely evoke the same level of public outrage, media attention, or societal introspection as cases involving female victims. The result is a dangerous blind spot in our understanding of gender, victimhood, and mental health. In 2024, India recorded approximately 1,70,694 suicides. Of these, 1,25,449—or 73.5%—were men. Report by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) since 1967 reveals an alarming trend. For more than three decades, from 1967 to 1999, the Male Suicide Index (MSI)—the ratio of male to female suicides—remained relatively stable at around 1.4. In other words, male suicides were about 40% higher than female suicides. However, beginning in the late 1990s, a structural shift occurred. The ratio started rising steadily and has now reached an unprecedented 2.77. Today, nearly three men die by suicide for every woman (Refer graph :“Tracking the Male Suicide Index”). The situation becomes even more concerning when marital status is considered. Data indicate that married men face a higher risk of suicide than unmarried men, and their suicide risk is significantly higher than that of married women. (Refer graph: “Male Suicide Risk by Marital Status”) What Changed After the 1990s? The timing of this shift raises important questions. India's economic liberalization in 1991 transformed not only the economy but also the social fabric of the country. Globalization, rapid urbanization, changing family structures, evolving gender norms, and the growth of women institutions have all reshaped interpersonal relationships and social expectations. Whether these developments directly contributed to the surge in male suicides remains a matter for rigorous research. However, one fact stands out: female suicides have remained broadly stable at around 45,000 annually since the late 1990s, while male suicides have continued to rise sharply, suggesting that the widening gap is driven primarily by increasing male vulnerability. Men in Their Most Productive Years Are the Most Vulnerable The burden of suicide falls disproportionately on men in the age group of 30–60 years—the very years during which men are expected to shoulder the responsibilities of earning, supporting families, caring for children and aging parents, and meeting societal expectations of success. Approximately 65% of all male suicides occur within this age bracket. The Male Suicide Index in this group is 3.91, meaning nearly four men die by suicide for every woman. The disparity is even greater in the 45–60 age group, where the MSI reaches 4.53. These figures should deeply concern policymakers, mental health professionals, and society at large. (Refer graph: “The Middle Age Crisis”) Family Problems: The Largest Driver of Male Suicides According to NCRB data, the single largest recorded cause of suicide is "Family Problems," accounting for 33% of all suicides. Prior to 1995, NCRB separately recorded causes such as "Quarrel with Spouse" and "Quarrel with In-Laws." After 1995, these categories were merged into the broader category of "Family Problems." As a result, a substantial portion of marital conflict-related suicides is now embedded within the family problems category. This dispels the notion that marital conflict related suicides is captured under “Marriage related issues” (this captures issues directly related to event of marriage or divorce, non-settlement of marriage, dowry dispute etc). The Male Suicide Index for suicides attributed to family problems was 0.92 in 1995. By 2024, it had risen to 2.59. Even more strikingly, of the approximately 73,000 additional male suicides recorded annually since 1995, nearly 47% can be attributed to the increase in suicides linked to family problems. This suggests that relationship and family-related stress is a major contributor to the rise in male suicides. (Refer graph: “Impact of Family Problems on Male Suicides”) Need for National Commission for Men The steady rise in male suicides is not merely a men's issue—it is a national public health concern. With men accounting for nearly three-fourths of all suicide deaths, the scale of the crisis demands focused attention and policy intervention. A National Commission for Men could provide an institutional framework to study the causes of male distress, identify policy gaps, and recommend measures to address issues such as mental health, family-related stress, and suicide prevention. The existence of the problem is no longer in question. The data is clear. What remains to be seen is how long society can afford to ignore it.

One of the most significant legal developments affecting the use of IPC 498A was the amendment to Section 41A of the CrPC in 2010. While the amendment itself did not immediately alter the ground reality, the landmark judgement in Arnesh Kumar vs State of Bihar, which mandated strict implementation of the amended provisions, had a far-reaching impact. More than a decade has passed since the judgement, and its effects are now clearly visible in the data (refer graphs). During the ten-year period preceding the judgement (2005–2014), arrests per 498A case declined by about 16%, which may be considered a normative or gradual decline. However, in the ten-year period following the judgement (2015–2024), arrests per case declined by approximately 54%, a far more substantial shift. Even after accounting for the earlier normative decline of 16%, nearly 40% (38% to be precise) of the reduction can reasonably be attributed to the impact of the Arnesh Kumar judgement and the safeguards introduced through stricter compliance with Section 41A CrPC. The objective of IPC 498A was largely immediate arrests. Following the Arnesh Kumar vs State of Bihar judgement, arrests declined sharply. Consequently, the growth trajectory of 498A cases flattened significantly in the post-Arnesh period. In the pre-judgement decade (2005–2014), registered 498A cases more than doubled, rising from 58,319 to 120,877. In contrast, during the post-judgement decade (2015–2024), the number of cases has largely stagnated around the 120,000 mark. This does not imply that marital discord has reduced. However, it does suggest that the intimidatory value associated with automatic arrests under 498A may have diminished over time. A similar trend has also been observed within the men’s rights movement. Earlier, a large number of individuals approached support groups like Save Indian Family Movement (SIFM) primarily due to fear of arrest under 498A, often in recurring waves. In recent years, that pattern appears to have significantly reduced, and this change can largely be linked to the impact of the aforesaid judgement. This does not mean that underlying challenges faced by men in matrimonial disputes have reduced and may, in some respects, have intensified. In fact, the nature of legal pressure has shifted from the fear of immediate arrest under 498A toward concerns relating to allegations under sexual offence provisions involving relatives, as well as awarding of dispropotionate amount of maintenance and alimony against the husband. This is why feminists are pushing for removal of exceptions from IPC 375 (now BNS 63), to unleash the extortion tool that is lost in earlier draconian IPC 498A. Importantly, the Indian Men’s Rights Movement now needs to evolve beyond false cases—though that transition has already begun in many ways. The emerging challenges of the future are likely to center around domestic violence against men, rising male suicides, mental health and emotional well-being, parental alienation, and the growing social and economic pressures imposed by existing patriarchal expectations on men.

आज NCR में Men Welfare Trust की प्रेस कॉन्फ्रेंस #ForcedSuicide और #Justice4Aman के लिए मुख्य मांगें: 1. राष्ट्रीय पुरुष आयोग का तत्काल गठन 2. जेंडर-न्यूट्रल कानून 3. @PMOIndia से पुरुषों हेतु समर्पित सहायता 4. न्यायिक और प्रशासनिक जवाबदेही