India, July 28 -- The Karnataka high court on Tuesday questioned a woman's claims against her husband and in-laws, while referring to the evidence and arguments submitted by the petitioner.

The court expressed its reservations regarding the woman's claims that she was subjected to marital cruelty under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (now replaced by Section 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita), after being informed that her allegations included being asked to prepare dosas and ragi balls (ragi mudde).

The woman had, in her complaint, also stated that she was denied nutritious food at her husband's house and was made to wait for her husband to finish eating before she could have her meals, Bar and Bench reported. Justice M Nagaprasa...