High Court petition seeks legal protection for men against abuse and false litigation
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A petition has been filed with the High Court challenging the state’s inaction in enacting a “Men’s Torture Prevention Act,” which proponents argue is necessary to protect men from the misuse of existing dowry and violence against women and children statutes. The petition is scheduled for a hearing today before the High Court bench comprising Justice Razik-Al-Jalil and Justice Debasish Roy Chowdhury.
The writ was filed in May by Supreme Court lawyer Kazi Eliasur Rahman, founder of the Butterfly Human Rights Foundation, along with the organization’s founding member Md. Khalilur Rahman. The petitioners contend that while there are comprehensive legal frameworks to protect women and children, a significant legislative void exists regarding the protection of men.
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According to Kazi Eliasur Rahman, the lack of specific legislation leaves men vulnerable to harassment and denies them access to justice. He emphasized that the constitution guarantees equal rights, and the absence of a balanced legal framework undermines this principle. The petition argues that the current legal environment allows for the systemic abuse of laws, which are frequently weaponized to harass men, necessitating a dedicated act to ensure legal protections and due process.
The writ petition seeks a rule from the court asking the government to explain why its failure to draft a new law for the protection of men should not be declared illegal. Furthermore, the petitioners have requested a formal directive for the enactment of a “Men’s Torture Prevention Act” to safeguard men from malicious litigation until such a law is established.
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The defendants named in the petition include the Cabinet Secretary, the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, the Home Secretary, the Law Secretary, and the Chairman of the Law Commission.
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