24 Jun 2026 10:09 AM
Supreme Court
Supreme Court

Cruelty to Wife -- Non-Communication for Thirteen Days -- Does not amount to cruelty

Indian Penal Code, 1860 S.498A-- Cruelty to Wife -- Non Communication for Long Period-- Refusal of Husband to speak to his wife for thirteen days amounts to cruelty does not fall within the meaning of Section 498A IPC-- What constitutes mental cruelty depends on the facts and circumstances of each case — there is no fixed rule. Differences between spouses are a normal part of married life, and a period of non-communication, without more, does not cross the threshold of cruelty. Mere oral testimony and absence of WhatsApp messages are not sufficient to prove lack of communication.

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