Site navigation

Cruelty to a woman by husband or relative of husband is defined under:

BNS s.85 defines and punishes the offence of a husband or a relative of the husband subjecting a woman to cruelty, with 'cruelty' itself defined in the following s.86; s.83…

Choose your answer

Cruelty to a woman by husband or relative of husband is defined under:

Select one answer
Answer and explanation

Correct answer A

BNS s.85 defines and punishes the offence of a husband or a relative of the husband subjecting a woman to cruelty, with 'cruelty' itself defined in the following s.86; s.83 (fraudulent marriage ceremony), s.84 (enticing a married woman) and s.88 (causing miscarriage) deal with other offences.

Practice for these exams

Related exam syllabi

Related questions in this topic