Supreme Court warns against misuse of cruelty law in marital disputes
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has raised concerns over the misuse of Section 498(A) of the Indian Penal Code, commonly invoked in cases of cruelty by a husband or his family. The Court cautioned that the provision should not be used as a means for personal vendettas in marital disputes.
A bench comprising Justices BV Nagarathna and N Kotiswar Singh made the observation while setting aside a cruelty case filed against a man and his family. This case had previously been upheld by the Telangana High Court.
Section 498(A) provides protection to women from cruelty by their husbands or in-laws, with the accused facing imprisonment and fines. The woman had filed the case after her husband sought the dissolution of their marriage.
The Supreme Court noted that vague or generalised allegations without evidence could not form the basis for criminal prosecution. It stressed that Section 498(A) was introduced to protect women from cruelty, but it had increasingly been misused in the context of rising matrimonial disputes. The Court also criticised the Telangana High Court for failing to dismiss the case, suggesting it had been filed with ulterior motives.
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Unique cake show in Bengaluru showcases artistic masterpieces
Bengaluru: A unique cake show themed "Celebration of Art" will be held at Palace Grounds from December 13 to January 1, showcasing 50 meticulously crafted cakes.
Organised by the Institute of Baking and Cake Art (IBCA) in collaboration with MyBakersMart, the event aims to display the creativity and skill of seasoned trainers, dedicated students, and expert sugarcraft artists.
Highlights of the show include ‘The Enchanted Christmas Tree’, a 20-foot-tall creation adorned with edible ornaments, marshmallows, and a working toy train at its base. Another standout is ‘Ram Mandir: A Sacred Tribute’, an 850-kg cake featuring intricate temple architecture with sugar crafted lions, elephants, and Hanuman figures. The exhibition also features ‘Ratatouille’s Culinary Charm’, a playful recreation of the animated rat chef in a sugar kitchen filled with edible miniatures, and ‘Dinosaur World’, a thrilling display of sugarcrafted dinosaurs set against volcanic landscapes and lush greenery.
