Section-498A of Indian Penal Code is a section deals with

Correct option is C

Correct Answer: C) Harassment for dowry

Explanation:
Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) deals with cruelty by husband or his relatives towards a woman, particularly in the context of harassment for dowry. This section was introduced in 1983 to protect married women from being subjected to cruelty and dowry-related harassment.

Key Provisions of Section 498A IPC:

1. Definition of Cruelty: Includes any willful conduct that drives the woman to commit suicide, causes grave injury to her physical or mental health, or harasses her to coerce her or her relatives to meet unlawful demands for property or dowry.
2. Non-bailable Offense: It is a cognizable, non-bailable, and non-compoundable offense, meaning the police can arrest the accused without a warrant, and the case cannot be withdrawn by the complainant.
3. Punishment: Imprisonment of up to three years and a fine.
4. Protection of Women: It aims to safeguard married women from dowry-related abuse and ensure justice in domestic violence cases.

Information Booster:
● Section 498A was added to address the rising dowry-related atrocities and to protect women's dignity and rights in marriage.
● Misuse of Section 498A has been a concern, leading to the Supreme Court ruling in Rajesh Sharma vs. State of UP (2017) to prevent frivolous cases.
● Dowry-related deaths are also covered under Section 304B IPC.
● Section 498A is complemented by The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, which provides civil remedies.
● The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, makes both giving and receiving dowry illegal.

Thus, Section 498A plays a pivotal role in curbing domestic violence and dowry harassment in India.