The complainant-woman had claimed that she was the second wife of the accused who had allegedly harassed her and subjected her to cruelty and mental torture. | Latest News India
bengaluru, the high court of karnataka has set aside the conviction of a 46-year-old man under section 498a (married woman subject to cruelty) of the indian penal code (ipc) as the complaint was by his ‘second wife’ whic
Second wife cannot accuse husband of cruelty under Section 498A of IPC: Karnataka High Court thehindu.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thehindu.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The single judge bench of Justice S Rachaiah in its judgement recently said, “Once PW.1 (complainant woman) is considered as second wife of the petitioner, obviously, the complaint filed against the petitioner for the offence under Section 498-A of IPC ought not to have been entertained.
Second wife cannot complain against husband under Section 498A of IPC: Karnataka HC thehindu.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thehindu.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.