Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 prescribes punishment for a husband or his…
Section 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 punishes cruelty to a woman by her husband or his relative. Section 86 defines qualifying wilful conduct and harassment…
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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 prescribes punishment for a husband or his relative who subjects a woman to cruelty?
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Correct answer B
Section 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 punishes cruelty to a woman by her husband or his relative.
Section 86 defines qualifying wilful conduct and harassment connected to an unlawful demand for property or valuable security.
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Option A
Section 84 addresses enticing, taking away or detaining a married woman with criminal intent.
Option B
Section 85 prescribes punishment for cruelty by a husband or his relative.
Option C
Section 86 defines cruelty for section 85.
Option D
Section 63 defines rape.
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