BNS · CHAPTER V — Of Offences Against Woman And Child

Section 85. Husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

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.

Source: India Code