https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=308864 The court determined that a 'girl friend' or 'concubine' does not qualify as a "relative" under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code. As such, the appellant, described as such in the case, was not considered a relative of the husband as per the statute. The court emphasized the strict construction of the law and highlighted that the term "relative" encompasses relationships established through blood, marriage, or adoption. Consequently, the court set aside the initial judgment and allowed the appeal. en-us Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 +0530 Fri, 28 Jul 2023 09:57:17 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=308864 The court determined that a 'girl friend' or 'concubine' does not qualify as a "relative" under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code. As such, the appellant, described as such in the case, was not considered a relative of the husband as per the statute. The court emphasized the strict construction of the law and highlighted that the term "relative" encompasses relationships established through blood, marriage, or adoption. Consequently, the court set aside the initial judgment and allowed the appeal. Case-Laws Indian Laws Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=308864