Section 498A IPC

Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code addresses cruelty by a husband or his relatives toward a married woman. It makes it a criminal offense to subject a wife to cruelty, physical or mental, for dowry demands or other reasons. The law aims to protect women from domestic abuse and harassment, and allows courts to take action against those found guilty. It is a part of efforts to ensure women's safety within marriage, emphasizing accountability for any form of cruelty that causes mental or physical suffering.