Sexual Assault By Husband's Family Members Also Form Of Cruelty Under S.498A IPC, Doesn't Warrant Separate Trial: Delhi High Court
Nupur Thapliyal
22 Dec 2025 5:30 PM IST

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22 Dec 2025 5:30 PM IST
The Delhi High Court has ruled that sexual assault on a wife by family members of the husband is also a form of cruelty under Section 498A of Indian Penal Code, 1860, and does not warrant a separate trial. Justice Amit Mahajan said that if allegations are made by the wife against such family members, it can also be part and parcel of physical cruelty as defined in Section 498A. The...
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