Question

This section was enacted to meet the cases of dowry deaths. It is

• A. Section 366A of IPC
• B. Section 477A of IPC
• C. Section 498A of IPC
• D. Section 489A of IPC

Hint:

Section 498A IPC is a safeguard against cruelty and dowry harassment.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Background.
Dowry deaths and cruelty against women were addressed through insertion of Section 498A in IPC in 1983.

Step 2: Scope.
It punishes husband or relatives of husband for subjecting a woman to cruelty, which often relates to dowry demands.

Step 3: Conclusion.
Hence, correct section is (C).