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Which one of the following Sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 defines 'Cruelty' ?

Section 86 of the BNS defines cruelty for the offence in section 85. It includes specified wilful conduct likely to cause suicide or grave injury or danger to the woman's…

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Which one of the following Sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 defines 'Cruelty' ?

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Section 86 of the BNS defines cruelty for the offence in section 85. It includes specified wilful conduct likely to cause suicide or grave injury or danger to the woman's life, limb or health. It also covers harassment connected with coercing an unlawful demand for property or valuable security.

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