IPCChapter XXA

S. 498 A

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

Description

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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Classification u/schedule 1 CrPC

Offence

Punishment

  1. Punishment for subjecting a married woman to Cruelty
  2. If information of offence is given to SHO by aggrieved or her relative by blood, marriage or adoption, or by notified public servant
  1. 3 Years + Fine
  2. 3 Years + Fine

Cognizance

Bail

Triable By

  1. Non-Cognizable
  2. Cognizable
  1. Non-Bailable
  2. Non-Bailable
  1. Magistrate First Class
  2. Magistrate First Class

Composition u/s 320 CrPC

Offence is NOT listed under Compoundable Offences