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The Supreme Court on Thursday quashed a criminal case under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) filed against the former in-laws of a woman on allegations of cruelty and harassment.

Single-judge Justice Sugato Majumdar quashed the conviction order of a man, who was charged for subjecting his wife to mental and physical cruelty.

Follow-up measure after directive issued by SC

As per the notification issued on August 23, the High Court has ordered the State police to ensure that an individual is not 'automatically' arrested merely on the registration of a case under Section 498A.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court commented on the misuse of Section 498-A, IPC observing that nowadays there is a “package of five cases” being filed by the wife against the husband and his family members in courts

The Calcutta High Court has raised serious concerns about the misuse of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, which addresses harassment or cruelty against women by their husbands or in-laws. The court stated that the provision is sometimes used as a tool for "legal terrorism" instead of seeking justice.

The Delhi High Court recently observed that discovering a husband's infidelity shortly after marriage along with ill behaviour by the spouse can drive a woman to commit suicide.

Single-judge Justice Subhendu Samanta said that Section 498A was introduced for the welfare of women but the same is now being misused by filing false cases.

The Supreme Court of India on Monday reiterated the guidelines laid down by the top court for arrest under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and for other offences punishable by a maximum...

A second wife of a man is not entitled to file a complaint against her husband or in-laws for cruelty under Section 498A of IPC since she is not recognised as a legally wedded wife, the Karnataka High Court ruled.