Multiple choice

Under section 498A, cruelty means

  1. mental and physical cruelty

  2. mental torture only

  3. demand of dowry only

  4. physical torture only

  5. mental and physical torture and demand of dowry
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Cruelty under section 498 A means any wilfull 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 material or physical) of the woman and harassment of the woman to coercing her to meet any unlawful demand for any property. It includes mental torture, physical torture and demand of dowry.

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