Applicability of Section 498A IPC to Live-In Relationships Explained in Landmark Ruling: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India has delivered a landmark judgment clarifying the scope of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which deals with cruelty by a husband or his relatives. The Court held that this provision can be applicable to certain live-in relationships that are "in the nature of marriage". This ruling provides important legal clarity on whether women in live-in relationships can seek protection under this law.…