In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court has clarified that a husband’s paramour cannot be considered a relative or family member under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). This decision exempts such individuals from proceedings under this section, which deals with cruelty by a husband or his relatives towards a wife. The
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