Allahabad High Court junks PIL seeking law for protection of men from harassment by women

The Allahabad High Court dismissed a public-interest litigation that sought creation of a distinct statutory framework to protect men from alleged harassment by women. The Court found the PIL misconceived, observing that existing criminal and civil remedies are gender-neutral and adequate to address wrongful acts irrespective of the victim’s sex. It underscored principles against legislative overreach driven by speculative claims and highlighted the need to rely on evidence rather than stereotypes when seeking systemic legal change. The dismissal signals judicial caution in converting perceived social narratives into bespoke statutory regimes without concrete proof of systemic failure in current laws.