Under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, additional charges under other laws may…
Under s.31(3), while framing charges for breach, the Magistrate may also frame charges under s.498A of the Indian Penal Code, any other provision of that Code or the Dowry…
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Under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, additional charges under other laws may be framed when:
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Under s.31(3), while framing charges for breach, the Magistrate may also frame charges under s.498A of the Indian Penal Code, any other provision of that Code or the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 "if the facts disclose the commission of an offence under those provisions". No admission, recommendation or separate complaint is needed.
Current law: s.498A IPC now corresponds to ss.85 and 86 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
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