Section 498 of IPC describes –
Correct Answer: Punishment for cruelty by husband towards wife
Description: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Punishment for cruelty by husband towards wife Low prescribing punishment for causing cruelty to a married women (Sec. 498A, IPC)* Husband or (his any) relative will be tried under section 498A, IPC for causing cruelty to a married woman. Cruelty is defined as any willful conduct which drives the woman to commit suicide or grave physical or mental injury to her or harassment of the women with a view to coerce (intimidate) her for dowry. Punishment includes imprisonment which may extend upto 3 years and fine.
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