RELATIVES LIVING IN DISTANT PLACES CAN ALSO BE BOOKED FOR HARASSING WIFE Rajesh Himmat Pundkar vs State of Maharashtra An FIR was lodged under Section 498 A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The wife confronted the husband on having an extra marital affair. When the husband's parents and sibling were informed, they blame and torture the wife addition of dowry was asked. The defendant claims as the parents and sibling do not stay with them the claims are said to be untrue. The Bombay High Court Nagpur bench observed that even if the parents or relatives are living away can amount to real harassment. With a team of Commercial and litigation Law experts, Reddy & amp; Reddy Law Firm has extensive experience and involvement in commercial disputes, including Insolvency Proceedings. We are regularly involved in representations before NCLT, NCLAT, DRT and other commercial tribunals in India.