IPC, 1860 (Repealed / Historical Reference)
Chapter XXA: Of Cruelty by Husband or Relatives of Husband
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Historical Code Notice: The Indian Penal Code, 1860 was repealed with effect from 1 July 2024. For acts committed on or after 1 July 2024, please refer to the corresponding provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
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.
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Corresponding BNS (2023) Equivalent Provision
Direct Evolution
BNS Section 85 (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.
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