High Court clarifies that a man's mistress cannot be considered a family member or relative

The High Court clarified that a man's mistress cannot be considered a family member or relative, especially in cases related to cruelty against a wife. This clarification was made while hearing an application filed by the fourth accused, M. Tanushri, seeking the quashing of an FIR registered at the Central Women Police Station in Bengaluru. The court stated that only blood relation, marriage, or adoption can establish a relative status.