Supreme Court extends Section 498A cruelty law to cover live-in relationships

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The Supreme Court of India has ruled that Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code will now apply to live-in relationships, expanding its scope beyond marriage. The court held that legislation must evolve in line with shifting social realities and modern relationship structures. Under this ruling, cruelty inflicted on a partner in a live-in relationship will be treated as a punishable offence. The decision is aimed at strengthening legal safeguards for women facing domestic violence or harassment outside of formal marriage.

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