I have strained relations with my husband due to his having illicit relations with his girlfriend. Even my mother-in-law and sister-in-law are also torturing me to bring more dowry. Can I file criminal complaint under section 498-A of IPC against the girlfriend of my husband ?
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It is now well settled law that only a relative of her husband by blood or marriage is liable for prosecution under Section 498-A IPC. Girlfriend or concubine, being not connected by blood or marriage, is not a relative of the husband for the purpose of Section 498-A IPC. The Apex Court in the case of U. Suvetha Vs State reported in (2009) 6 SCC 757 has held that persons who can commit offence under Section 498-A of IPC are husband and relatives only. Girlfriend, being not a relative cannot be charged under Section 498-A IPC
No Girl Friend cannot be prosecuted in an Offence U/S 498-A of IPC. Only relatives can be hooked.