Taunts over looks, IQ not enough to invoke Section 498A: Jharkhand HC; what the law covers
- Posted on August 19, 2026
- By The Times of India
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Taunts over looks, IQ not enough to invoke Section 498A: Jharkhand HC; what the law covers
NEW DELHI: The Jharkhand high court has quashed a criminal case against a man accused of subjecting his wife to cruelty by taunting her about her complexion and making comments about her low IQ and poor communication skills. The court held that the allegations did not amount to cruelty under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code.
