
Calcutta HC Quashes Cruelty Case Filed After 18 Years of Marriage
The Calcutta High Court has quashed a cruelty case filed by a wife against her sister-in-law after 18 years of marriage, ruling that the vague allegations were an abuse of law.
The Calcutta High Court has quashed a cruelty case filed by a wife against her sister-in-law after 18 years of marriage, ruling that the vague allegations were an abuse of law.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that a husband’s false allegations of adultery and doubts about his wife’s character amount to mental cruelty. The court overturned the divorce and imposed ₹10,000 in costs on the husband.
The Calcutta High Court has quashed a cruelty case filed by a woman against her sister-in-law after 18 years of marriage, stating the allegations were vague and lacked specific charges.
The Calcutta High Court has dismissed a cruelty case filed by a woman against her sister-in-law after 18 years of marriage. The court ruled that the allegations were vague and proceeding with the case would be a misuse of legal resources.
The Supreme Court criticized the misuse of Section 498A IPC, stating that general allegations in matrimonial disputes can lead to legal abuse. The judgment highlights the need for responsible application of the law.