Karnataka HC questions woman over mother‑in‑law’s harassment claim

In a recent filing, a woman from Karnataka accused her mother‑in‑law of harassment and cruelty, claiming that she was denied nutritious food and had to wait for her husband to finish eating before she could have her own meal. The complaint also mentioned that the mother‑in‑law repeatedly asked the woman to make dosas, a request the woman found humiliating. The Karnataka High Court has now taken up the case and questioned the veracity of the allegations, asking for further evidence. The court’s scrutiny comes as domestic harassment cases gain attention under India’s legal framework. The woman’s claim is being examined to determine whether it falls within the provisions of the law protecting women from domestic violence.