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Section 498A / Section 85 BNS
धारा 498A / धारा 85 BNS
Meaning
This provision punishes a husband or his relatives for subjecting a woman to cruelty, including dowry harassment. It is a cognisable, non-bailable offence often used in matrimonial disputes.
Governing law: Section 85 BNS (earlier Section 498A IPC)
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