The Supreme Court ruled that Section 498A of the IPC applies to live-in relationships "in the nature of marriage", extending protection against cruelty to women in such unions while directing that safeguards, including preliminary inquiries before arrest, must be strictly followed
The Supreme Court of India ruled that a qualified woman pursuing her career and ensuring a stable environment for her child cannot be termed “cruelty” or “desertion.” The court criticised patriarchal assumptions and upheld women’s autonomy, dignity, and professional identity within marriage
According to the complaint, Muskan Nancy accused sister-in- law Hansika and her mother-in-law Mona Motwani for interfering in their marriage and straining her relationship with her husband
The boy was taken into custody after being booked under Section 11 of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 and Section 325 (Mischief by killing animal) of Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita.
