Cruelty to Wife -- Taunts on Complexion, IQ and Communication Skills -- Insufficient by itself to constitute wilful conduct under Section 498-A IPC
Indian Penal Code, 1860, S.498-A -- Cruelty to Wife -- Taunts on Complexion, IQ and Communication Skills -- Taunting a wife about her complexion, low IQ, and poor communication skills, without more, does not amount to wilful conduct likely to drive her to suicide or cause grave injury within Explanation (a) of Section 498-A. Absent any allegation of an unlawful demand for property or valuable security, no offence under the Section is made out.
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