From correspondents in Delhi, India, 08:05 PM IST

The government has received several representations regarding misuse of an Indian Penal Code (IPC) provision that deals with dowry harassment and an advisory has been issued to state governments to prevent its misuse, the Lok Sabha was informed Thursday.

In a written reply, Minister of Law and Justice M. Veerappa Moily said: 'A number of representations have been received from various quarters regarding the misuse of the provision of Section 498A of IPC. Information regarding its misuse is not collected by the National Crime Records Bureau.'

Section 498A of the IPC deals with cases of dowry harassment.

'The matter has been referred to the Law Commission of India to study the use of the provision of this section and hold consultations and suggest amendments, if any, to the provision.

'An advisory has also been issued to the state governments to prevent the misuse of the said section,' he added.

(Staff Writer, © IANS)