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Section 86 - The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
86. Cruelty defined.
For the purposes of section 85, "cruelty" means-
(a) any wilful conduct which is of such a nature as is likely to drive the woman to commit suicide or to cause grave injury or danger to life, limb or health (whether mental or physical) of the woman; or
(b) harassment of the woman where such harassment is with a view to coercing her or any person related to her to meet any unlawful demand for any property or valuable security or is on account of failure by her or any person related to her to meet such demand.
Related Sections
- Section 65: Punishment for rape in certain cases
- Section 322: Dishonest or Fraudulent execution of deed of transfer containing false statement of consideration
- Section 274: Adulteration of food or drink intended for sale
- Section 200: Punishment for nontreatment of victim
- Section 125: Act Endangering life or personal safety of others
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