IPC → BNS
IPC Section 498A in BNS
IPC Section 498A corresponds to BNS Section 85 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 498A |
|---|---|
| New provision | 85 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 85 — Husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty
Drafting note. No change.
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.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 498A in BNS?
IPC Section 498A is BNS Section 85 — Husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty.
Has the provision changed?
No change.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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