Legally cruelty for the purpose of Section 498-A
Legally cruelty for the purpose of Section 498-A is to be
established in that context as it may be different from other
statutory provisions. It is to be determined/inferred by considering
conduct of the man, weighing gravity or seriousness of his acts
and to find out as to whether it is likely to drive the woman to
commit suicide, etc. It is to be established that the woman has
been subjected to cruelty continuously/persistently or at least in
close proximity of time of lodging of complaint.
IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA.
Cr. Appeal No. 413 of 2005
Decided on: 6th December, 2012.
State of Himachal Pradesh.
...Appellant
Versus
1. Rakesh Kumar Sharma S/o Sh. Kishori Lal.
Coram
The Hon’ble Mr. Justice R.B. Misra, Judge.
The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Surinder Singh, Judge.
Citation;2013(2)Crimes 31 (H.P )
