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'A', being the husband of a woman, subjects such woman to cruelty. Under Section 85 of the Bharatiya…

Under Section 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860), whoever, being the husband or the relative of the husband of a…

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'A', being the husband of a woman, subjects such woman to cruelty. Under Section 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, he shall be liable to what punishment?

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Under Section 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860), 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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