BNS, 2023 (Current Criminal Code)
Chapter V: Of Offences Against Woman and Child
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Whoever, being the husband or the relative of the husband of a woman, subjects such woman to cruelty shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years and shall also be liable to fine.
Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, 'cruelty' means—
(a) any wilful conduct which is of such a nature as is likely to drive the woman to commit suicide or to cause grave injury or danger to life, limb or health (whether mental or physical) of the woman; or
(b) harassment of the woman where such harassment is with a view to coercing her or any person related to her to meet any unlawful demand for any property or valuable security.
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Corresponding IPC (1860) Equivalent Provision
Direct Evolution
IPC Section 498A (Husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty)
Statutory Transition Note: Cruelty by husband or relatives of husband placed in Chapter V with same statutory elements.
View Corresponding IPC Section 498A →
