Bombay High Court: Taunting Wife for Dark Skin Not Cruelty Under Section 498A IPC
The Bombay High Court ruled that taunting wife for her complexion is not “cruelty” under Section 498A IPC. Justice S.M. Modak set aside the husband’s conviction, finding no strong link between taunts and the woman’s suicide. MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court, in a recent ruling, made it clear that taunting wife for her dark complexion…