The offence of cruelty in Section 498-A of the Indian Penal Code punishes subjecting a woman to cruelty by

Option A: the husband or relative of the husband of a woman

Option B: any person known to the woman

Option C: any person

Option D: All these

Correct Answer

Option: a

Explanation

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.

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