What is the maximum punishment for 498-A?

They may ameliorate some of the harshest aspects of India’s infamous Section 498A. The newly- enacted provisions take away the powers of the police to arrest in cases of alleged offenses which carry a maximum sentence up to seven years of imprisonment.

Is Section 498-A is bailable or not?

The Section 498A is non-bailable and a cognizable offence. The judiciary should change it to a bailable and non-cognizable offence. Bails should be granted to the husband so that if the case is filed on false grounds, there is a course of action left.

What are the essential and aims of Section 498-A of IPC?

The main objective of section 498-A of I.P.C is to protect a woman who is being harassed by her husband or relatives of husband.

Can wife stay with husband after filing 498-A?

Yes she can stay in the matrimonial home. Now she is required to file an application in the said court for cancelling his husband’s bail. Also, she can complaint in the nearest police station regarding the same.

Who can file 498A case?

Who can file a complaint under Section 498A, IPC? Most significantly, the victim i.e., female must be married to the person to register a case under 498A case proceedings. Even the second wife holds the right to file a case against her husband and other perpetrators for subjecting her to cruelty and harassment.

What is 498A case?

Section 498A. Husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty. Previous Next. 1. [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.

Can police grant bail in 498A case?

Once the FIR under section. 498a/406 is registered it is better option to take anticipatory bail in the offences as read in the FIR. When a specific provision is there for maintenance of wife and child such conditional anticipatory bail in 498a is against the law.

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