Section 85, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 — Husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty

Chapter V · Of Offences Against Woman and Child

85Husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty

Section 85 · Chapter V · Of offences relating to marriage

Whoever, being the husband or the relative of the husband of a woman, subjects such woman to cruelty shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years and shall also be liable to fine.

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