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498a. 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.
Aug 17, 2019 · 498A IPC Jurisdiction. The Supreme Court on 9th April 2019 delivered the judgment that a woman can file a case against her husband or in-laws subjected to dowry harassment under Section 498A of IPC at any place she is sheltered. But the trail is to be taken place under the jurisdiction of the court where the crime has taken place. 498A IPC ...
Jan 14, 2019 · Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) deals with the violence done on women after her marriage by her husband or her in-laws or any relative of the husband. It prescribes punishment for 3 years and a fine.
Section 498A. Husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty. Previous Next. 1 [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.
Jun 1, 2024 · Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (‘IPC’) is an enabling provision that comes to great rescue of women in domestic distress. It empowers them to take strict action against any instance of cruelty or harassment that gets meted out to them in their matrimonial homes.
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. ...More in Chapter XXA.
Jun 9, 2023 · Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, enacted in 1860, is a non-compoundable and cognizable offence. Bail under Section 498A can only be granted by the Magistrate once a First Information Report (FIR) has been registered by the police based on a complaint filed by the aggrieved party.
Section 498A, IPC, specifically deals with cases of cruelty against married women by their husbands or relatives. It criminalizes actions that cause physical or mental harm, harassment, or demands for dowry. Understanding the provisions of Section 498A, IPC.
Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) was introduced to protect married women from cruelty and harassment by their husbands and in-laws. While it serves a noble purpose, there have been growing concerns about its misuse, leading to the harassment of innocent family members.
May 14, 2014 · Section 498 (A) IPC is the only section in the IPC that recognizes domestic violence against women as a crime.
