Legal Articles Kerala High Court Clarifies Application of Section 498A of IPC to Live-In Relationships October 20, 2023 / October 20, 2023 by Bharat Bhushan | Leave a Comment In a recent verdict titled “Narayanan & Ors. v State of Kerala,” the Kerala High Court provided a significant clarification on the application of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The court ruled that this section, which penalizes cruelty to a married woman, cannot be invoked by women in live-in relationships. Justice Sophy […] Read more ยป Application of Section 498A of IPC to Live-In Relationships Kerala High Court