September 13, 2026

Section 85 – Husband or Relative of Husband of a Woman Subjecting Her to Cruelty | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Chapter V – Of Offences Against Woman and Child (Of Offences Relating to Marriage)

85. Husband or Relative of Husband of a Woman Subjecting Her to Cruelty

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.