Quarrels Between Husband & Wife Or Divorce Demands By Husband, His Relatives Not 'Cruelty' As Per S. 498A IPC: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has clarified that quarrels between a husband and wife or the demand for divorce by the husband or his relatives do not amount to cruelty within the meaning of Section 498(A) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The court emphasized that the term "cruelty" in the context of Section 498(A) is specific to the section and must be interpreted accordingly. Court's Ruling The bench of Justice…
