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    Question

    Within how many years of marriage does a woman's death

    qualify as "Dowry Death" if caused under unnatural circumstances along with dowry-related harassment or cruelty?
    A 5 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 6 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 7 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 8 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 10 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 304B: (1) Where the death of a woman is caused by any burns or bodily injury or occurs otherwise than under normal circumstances within seven years of her marriage and it is shown that soon before her death. she was subjected to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any relative of her husband for, or in connection with, any demand for dowry, such death shall be called "Dowry death", and such husband or relative shall be deemed to have caused her death.

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