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Section 498A: The Growing Data ParadoxFrom 2018-2022, Section 498A cases surged 36%—reaching 1,40,019 in 2022. Yet conviction rates dropped to 12.60%, while acquittals hit 76.59%. Over 788,253 cases remain pending (92%), with 28.71% disposed through compromise. The data paints a troubling picture: rising registrations don't reflect rising credibility. This law, intended to protect domestic violence victims, increasingly appears weaponized. Justice demands scrutiny: genuine victims deserve protection, false accusations deserve accountability. The system needs reform—not to weaken protection, but to strengthen truth.