The High Court of Gujarat, in a significant ruling on a matrimonial dispute, has quashed criminal proceedings against the in-laws of a complainant, holding that “causal reference” and “bald allegations” without specific incidents are insufficient to proceed with a trial for cruelty under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code. The court deemed the continuation
498A IPC | ‘Causal Reference’ to In-Laws in FIR Insufficient for Cruelty Trial: Gujarat High Court
