What will happen if accused convicted under 498A

you can get  the bail its sure, and its punishment may upto 7years, 

498A. Husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty.

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

"cruelty" means-

(a) any wilful 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 mental or physical) of the woman; or

max sentece is 3yr ri and u will get a bail as a matter o right us 389 crpc to file aapeal before sessions and yr bai; will b confirmed by appelate court during d hearing of aapeal 

Though the conviction rate is very low ~ 2%

Still the biggest suffreres are the petitioner & the accused, whose life becomes miserable.

Refs:

https://www.498a.org/498aexplained.htm

https://ipc498a.wordpress.com/2007/06/18/consequences-for-filing-a-false-498a/

https://epaper.jagran.com/ePaperArticle/22-fev-2013-edition-Delhi-City-page_4-3218-107986136-4.html

hello,

apply for bail.

what are the facts of the case ?

regards-

rahul.gogreen@gmail.com

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