Section 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with husband or relative of husband of a Woman subjecting her to cruelty. Under the old law this was Section 498A of the IPC.
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Section 85 BNS - Husband or relative of husband of a Woman subjecting her to cruelty
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 85 - Husband or relative of husband of a Woman subjecting her to cruelty
- Old provision
- Section 498A IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 3 years and fine.
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable if information rela
- Bailable?
- Non-b ailable.
- Triable by
- Magistrate of the first class.
Old law → Section 85 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 498A IPC | Renumbered, no change | No change. |
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