SC: Mere Claim of Cruelty By In-Laws Not Enough To Attract Section 498-A

The Supreme Court ruled that stating in-laws committed cruelty isn’t sufficient to invoke Section 498-A of the IPC. The bench quashed criminal proceedings against a woman’s in-laws, noting that the complaint was driven by ulterior motives, including divorce pressure. The court emphasized that to constitute cruelty under IPC, the actions must lead to severe harm or danger to the victim’s health or life.