Woman allegedly set herself on fire after mother-in-law’s scolding; HC says one-time scolding isn’t cruelty
- Posted on July 6, 2026
- By The Times of India
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Woman allegedly set herself on fire after mother-in-law’s scolding; HC says one-time scolding isn’t cruelty
NEW DELHI: The Jharkhand high court has set aside the conviction of a mother-in-law under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), ruling that one instance of scolding or abusing a daughter-in-law over a household dispute does not amount to cruelty.
