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
B can not be held liable for cruelty
B is liable for cruelty
Both are equally liable for cruelty
None of the Above
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.