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Dowry Demand Not Necessary For S.498A IPC Offence If Physical Or Mental Cruelty To Wife Is Established : Supreme Court
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The Supreme Court ruled that a dowry demand is not necessary for an offense under Section 498A of the IPC (Indian Penal Code) if physical or mental cruelty to the wife is established. This clarifies the interpretation of dowry-related offenses and emphasizes that cruelty itself is sufficient for conviction, even without a specific demand for dowry. This decision strengthens the legal protection against domestic violence.
