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    Question

    Which among the following acts come under “cruelty”

    as per Section 86(a)?
    A Forcing her to marry someone else Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Wilful conduct likely to drive a woman to commit suicide or cause grave injury to life, limb or health Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Not giving her property rights Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Physical assault in public Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Criticism of her personal behavior Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 86(a) defines cruelty: “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...” 

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