relative of husband. who?

Guest (Querist) 01 February 2010 This query is : Resolved
sir, namaskar.
In Indian Penal Code section 304 B and 498 A inserted by central government after so many year of independence i.e. 1986 & 1983. In IPC the defination of each important word is define in general explanations i.e. section 6 to 52 IPC. but surprisingly the word " Relative of her husband" which has been used in section 304 B & 498 A IPC not at all define in genral explanations. here is a problem arises that brother in law is also a relative of husband. so if a brother do cruelty with her married sister then whether he is responsible of offence under section 498 A IPC? COZ, HE IS RELATIVE OF HUSBAND. please answer ths query.
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Devajyoti Barman (Expert) 01 February 2010
Yes brother in law can be implicated in case u/s 498A IPC. However mere relationship is not sufficient, specific allegations will have to be levelled against him by the de facto complainant.