BNS Section 85 – Husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty | Lexolive

⚖ BNS: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Act No. 45 of 2023 · Replaces IPC 1860 · In force: 1 July 2024

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

Chapter 5: Offences Against Women and Children · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

BNS Section 85 IPC S.498A 🔒 Non-Bailable 🔍 Cognizable ⚖ Magistrate Court

IPC Reference IPC S.498A

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.

ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes

Imprisonment up to 3 years and fine. Cognizable on complaint of aggrieved person. Non-bailable. Triable by Magistrate of first class.

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