Legal Question in Criminal Law in India

Re: 498a question

Any cruelty.

Re: 498a question

Both the types of cruelty mentioned in your query are maintenable u/s 498A

Re: 498a question

Thanks for referring an important question of law involved in the matter. I had carefully gone into the facts narrated by you in your reference.

Both cruelties, namely dowry demand as well as other than dowry demand maitianable under section 498 A I.P.C.

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Re: 498a question

498-A is NOT confined to dowry demands; it includes any form of cruelty committed by the husband and/or his family. A complaint u/s 498-A may be lodged by the wife or any of her relatives. Allegations of 498-A may also give rise to offences under the D.V.A.