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Bombay High Court: Cannot Make Section 498A IPC a Compoundable Offense

Shruti Mahapatra3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

The Bombay High Court ruled that it cannot make Section 498A IPC, which criminalizes cruelty to wives, a compoundable offense. The court stated that such changes fall under the legislature’s authority, despite recommendations to amend the law.

Bombay High Court Declines to Make IPC Section 498A a Compoundable Offense

Shruti Mahapatra9 months ago9 months ago04 mins

The Bombay High Court ruled that Section 498A of IPC, which deals with cruelty to wives, cannot be made a compoundable offense, emphasizing that this issue is for the legislature to address.