After going through multiple topics, I am getting two school of thoughts regarding what are the grounds for 498A ?
As per few......
498A is valid if atleast one of the reason for harassment/torture/cruelty is related to demand of dowry.
But, again some are of the opinion......
498A harassment is not merely dowry related. It can be an act of cruelty for any reason.
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Going by the definition for IPC 498A, is it still disputed whether 498A is related to dowry demands only ?
As per definition, for the purpose of this section, “cruelty” means—
(a) any wilful conduct which is of such a nature as is likely to drive the woman to commit suicide or to cause grave injury or danger to life, limb or health (whether mental or physical) of the woman;
Would this above clause suffice for a woman to slap 498A, even though there is no harassment remotely related to dowry demands ?
I would like the experts to advice me regarding the same.
