Section 498A is one of the most draconian laws in India, where a man and his entire family (close/distant relatives) can be jailed on complaint of a wife. Once again Supreme Court in its recent order has reiterated that ‘relatives of the husband cannot be forced to undergo trial for the offence of cruelty under … Continue reading READ ORDER | Increased Tendency To Misuse 498A For Settling Personal Scores Against Husband, His Relatives: Supreme Court