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Karnataka High Court Quashes a Case of 498A Filed for Failure to Consummate Marriage

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Matrimonial Advocates

The Karnataka High Court recently quashed proceedings under section 498A (cruelty to women) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) initiated against a husband by his wife for not consummating their marriage. The reason she gave was that his husband follows t...

All you need to know about IPC 498A

Posted on February 18, 2020June 23, 2022 by Matrimonial Advocates

In 1983, section 498A was introduced to protect a married woman against cruelty inflicted on her by her husband and/or husband’s relatives. This particular section provides protection to women against dowry-related harassment and cruelty.