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Woman's Live-In Partner Cannot Be Prosecuted For Cruelty As Husband: High Court
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court stated that a woman's partner, who is not legally married, cannot be prosecuted under Section 498A of the IPC for the offence of cruelty.
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For conviction in dowry death, establish cruelty first: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has said that for seeking the conviction of a person accused of causing dowry death, the prosecution has to produce evidence that establishes that the demand for dowry was coupled with acts of harassment and cruelty.
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Woman's Live-In Partner Cannot Be Prosecuted For Cruelty As Husband: High Court
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court stated that a woman's partner, who is not legally married, cannot be prosecuted under Section 498A of the IPC for the offence of cruelty.
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For conviction in dowry death, establish cruelty first: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has said that for seeking the conviction of a person accused of causing dowry death, the prosecution has to produce evidence that establishes that the demand for dowry was coupled with acts of harassment and cruelty.
