Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 defines ‘cruelty’ for the offence of cruelty by a…
The offence and punishment appear in section 85. Section 86 defines cruelty for that offence, including qualifying wilful conduct and harassment connected to an unlawful…
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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 defines ‘cruelty’ for the offence of cruelty by a husband or his relative under section 85?
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The offence and punishment appear in section 85. Section 86 defines cruelty for that offence, including qualifying wilful conduct and harassment connected to an unlawful demand for property or valuable security.
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Option A
Section 80 concerns dowry death.
Option B
Section 85 creates and punishes the offence. Section 86 supplies its definition of cruelty.
Option C
Section 87 addresses kidnapping, abducting or inducing a woman for specified purposes including compelling her marriage.
Option D
Section 86 defines cruelty for section 85.
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