Vol. 4, Issue 2, Part A (2018)

Abstract
With social transformation, the concept of cruelty has undergone a phenomenal change. In the era of women empowerment legislations are being made and affective steps are being taken for protection of women who are considered as the weaker sections of the society. But this shield has become a sword, which is used by women against their husbands and relatives of husbands. As a result of this, cases of cruelty against husbands by their wives are increasing drastically, which is a threat to main object of gender justice and is a debated topic now-a-days. This research brings attention on concept, various aspects of cruelty and relief available to husband on ground of cruelty with some remedial measures. It is the high time to prevent misuses of legal provisions by wives and to bring balance in gender justice.