The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that taunts about not conceiving do not constitute cruelty under Section 498A IPC. The court quashed charges against the sister-in-laws due to insufficient allegations, stating that vague accusations without specific details cannot sustain legal proceedings. This judgment emphasizes careful scrutiny of family-related complaints.
The Bombay High Court upheld proceedings under IPC Section 498A against a man and his family for cruelty. The case involved forcing the complainant to prove her house’s cleanliness via video calls and other ill-treatment. The court refused to quash the FIR, emphasizing the need to address such serious allegations through proper legal channels.
