Section 498a, ipc
sitaram satapathy
(Querist) 14 January 2015
This query is : Resolved
In a case a woman and her husband are staying together and in-laws staying separated from the couple. Can sec.498A, IPC be applicable against the in-laws for quarreling with the woman? Please opine with case reference
M.Sheik Mohammed Ali
(Expert) 14 January 2015
No its not possible, and recent SC judegment condemn that type false case.
Nadeem Qureshi
(Expert) 15 January 2015
yes, they may be prosecuted if any allegations are against them for committing any offence.
T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate
(Expert) 19 January 2015
Even if they are staying in a separate accommodation, there are chances for cruelty by them hence she can very well lodge a police complaint attracting provisions of 498a of IPC, the court will decide about its genuineness.