Neighbour Can't Be Booked For Matrimonial Cruelty Under Section 498A IPC: Karnataka High Court
Mustafa Plumber
8 Jan 2026 1:13 PM IST

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8 Jan 2026 1:13 PM IST
The Karnataka High Court has reiterated that a stranger/neighbour cannot be drawn into cruelty proceedings under Section 498A of the IPC amid matrimonial dispute between the husband, wife or other family members. Justice M Nagaprasanna held thus while allowing a petition filed by one Asha G, neighbour of the complainant's husband, who was booked under Sections 498A, 504, 506, 323 read with 34...
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