SC EXPANDS AMBIT OF SEC 498A TO COVER CRUELTY IN LIVE-INS TOO

The Supreme Court has extended legal protection to live-in relationships. These relationships are now covered under Section 498A of the IPC.

Times of India reports that the Supreme Court has extended legal protection to live-in relationships.

The report adds: These relationships are now covered under Section 498A of the IPC.

The court stated that the law must adapt to changing societal norms.

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