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Remarks on Section 498-A IPC
August 17 , 2025
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- Bombay High Court quashed a 498-A case filed against husband and his family members.
- Remarks on wife’s clothes or cooking do not constitute ‘grave cruelty’ under 498-A IPC.
- Section 498-A IPC requires evidence of the serious cruelty, not minor domestic disputes.
- Section 498-A was introduced in 1983 to combat the cruelty against women in a marriage.
- It covers acts like dowry harassment, physical and mental torture, and driving a woman to suicide or injury.
- The law aims to protect women from domestic violence and ensure their safety.
- It carries a punishment of up to three years imprisonment and a fine.
- Conviction rates under this section stand at about 18%, higher than many other crimes.
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