Mere Taunts or Ordinary Family Friction in Marital Life Do Not Constitute Cruelty: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has ruled that mere taunts, casual remarks, or everyday family disputes which arise during normal marital life cannot be considered as cruelty under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Justice Amit Mahajan made this observation while hearing a plea filed by the husband’s relatives seeking quashing of criminal proceedings initiated against them in a matrimonial case. Background Of The Case The case arose from…
