Section 498 of IPC describes -

Ans. is 'a' i.e., Punishment for cruelty by husband towards wife Low prescribing punishment for causing cruelty to a married women (Sec. 498A, IPC)* Husband or (his any) relative will be tried under section 498A, IPC for causing cruelty to a married woman. Cruelty is defined as any willful conduct which drives the woman to commit suicide or grave physical or mental injury to her or harassment of the women with a view to coerce (intimidate) her for dowry. Punishment includes imprisonment which may extend upto 3 years and fine.