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SC Expands Live-In Cruelty Law
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The Supreme Court ruled that Section 498A, protecting married women from cruelty, also applies to live-in relationships akin to marriage, stating that denying such protection would be unconstitutional. The ruling expands legal recourse for women in live-in arrangements, reflecting changing societal norms.
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SC clarifies men in live-ins can be prosecuted for cruelty
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SC: Live-in partners can seek protection under Section 498A
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Full story →Man in live-in relationship 'in nature of marriage’ can be prosecuted for cruelty towards woman: SC
The Supreme Court ruled that men in live-in relationships can be prosecuted for cruelty under Section 498A.
The ruling expands legal protection to women in live-in relationships.
The decision is based on the nature of the relationship being 'in nature of marriage'.
Earlier · 1d ago
Full story →Live-in partners can seek protection under Section 498A, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court ruled that Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code applies to live-in partners, not just married couples.
Section 498A prescribes up to three years imprisonment and a fine for subjecting a woman to cruelty.
The court said legal safeguards against cruelty should not be restricted to marriage alone and must evolve with social realities.
The bench clarified that live-in relationships may take different forms, not necessarily between a man and a woman.
Earlier · 19h ago
Full story →Anti-Cruelty Law For Married Women Applies To Those In Live-Ins: Supreme Court
