While interpreting the provisions of Section 304-B, 498-A, 306 and 324, IPC in the decision reported the Supreme Court observed that harassment to constitute cruelty under explanation (b) to Section 498-A must have nexus with the demand of dowry and if this is missing the case will fall beyond the scope of Section 498-A, IPC.
State Of Himachal Pradesh vs Nikku Ram And Ors on 30 August, 1995 SC Appeal (crl.) 984 of 1995
