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.
Explanation.—For the purpose of this section, “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
Explanation.—For the purpose of this section, “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.
