(1)
Indian Penal Code (IPC)
Section 498A. Husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty
1[498A. Husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty.—Whoever, being the husband or the relative of the husband of a woman, subjects such woman to cruelty shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years and shall also be liable to fine.
(2)
Shiva's mother lodged a complaint saying Shiva is not protecting her from her daughter - in - law when she is abusing her.
(reference : https://www.bangaloremirror.com/index.aspx?page=article§id=10&contentid=2011112720111127223138221d1b53182&mid=53)
can the above (no. 2) be a defence against false 498a filed by wife ??
kindly 
