Multiple choice

In case of suicide by a married woman, the court under Section 113 A of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 may presume that suicide had been abetted by her husband, if:

  1. Suicide was committed by the wife within a period of seven years from the date of her marriage
  2. The wife was subjected to cruelty
  3. The wife was illiterate and from a poor family
  4. The wife was deserted by the husband

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 1, 2 and 3

  3. 1, 3, and 3

  4. 2 and 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Under Section 113A of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, the court may presume that a married woman's suicide was abetted by her husband if two conditions are met: the suicide occurred within seven years of marriage, and the wife was subjected to cruelty. This makes option A (1 and 2) correct.

Keep practicing — related questions