False Criminal Prosecution by Wife Can Cause Legitimate Concerns for Personal and Family Safety, Amounts to Cruelty: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has determined that a false criminal prosecution initiated by a wife against her husband and his family can instill a reasonable fear for their safety, potentially justifying a claim of cruelty under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. Case Background The case involved Smt. Tripti Singh and her husband, Ajat Shatru, who were married in 2002. The couple had a…
