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A and B are brothers and B is adopted in the family. B used to scold C, wife of A for not giving him money and cooking well. Decide

Option: 1

B can not be held liable for cruelty


Option: 2

B is liable for cruelty


Option: 3

Both are equally liable for cruelty


Option: 4

None of the Above


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The term “cruelty” is comprehensive, encompassing various forms of abuse that can be inflicted upon a married woman. In order to be covered under Section 498-A IPC one has to be a “relative” of the husband by blood, marriage or adoption. Hence, Option B is correct.

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