Asking an educated, earning wife to contribute to household expenses is not 'cruelty': HC
- Posted on September 5, 2025
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Asking an educated, earning wife to contribute to household expenses is not 'cruelty': HC
The Calcutta High Court has stated that expecting an educated, working wife to help with household costs isn't 'cruelty' as defined by Section 498A of the IPC. This ruling came as the court dismissed criminal proceedings against a GSI employee and his family.
