Rules against domestic violence in india
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In 1983, domestic violence was recognised as a specific criminal offence by the introduction of section 498-A into the Indian Penal Code. This section deals with cruelty by a husband or his family towards a married woman. Four types of cruelty are dealt with by this law:
conduct that is likely to drive a woman to suicide,
conduct which is likely to cause grave injury to the life, limb or health of the woman,
harassment with the purpose of forcing the woman or her relatives to give some property, or
harassment because the woman or her relatives is unable to yield to demands for more money or does not give some property.
The punishment is imprisonment for upto three years and a fine. The complaint against cruelty need not be lodged by the person herself. Any relative may also make the complaint on her behalf.
conduct that is likely to drive a woman to suicide,
conduct which is likely to cause grave injury to the life, limb or health of the woman,
harassment with the purpose of forcing the woman or her relatives to give some property, or
harassment because the woman or her relatives is unable to yield to demands for more money or does not give some property.
The punishment is imprisonment for upto three years and a fine. The complaint against cruelty need not be lodged by the person herself. Any relative may also make the complaint on her behalf.
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