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Is asking wife to wash clothes and utensils cruelty? Bombay HC explains Section 498A

The Bombay high court addressed a case regarding cruelty allegations under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code. The court found that asking a woman to wash clothes and utensils did not amount to cruelty. Additionally, it quashed the charges against six relatives due to vague allegations lacking specifics. The court noted that the relatives lived separately from the woman and her claims lacked d…

The Times of India

Saurabh Thakur · Oct 14, 2026