A Critical Analysis of the BNS, Section 85, concerning Cruelty

• Author(s): Pawan Udar; Manish Kumar Attry
• Paper ID: 1717125
• Page: 3787-3794
• Published Date: 01-05-2026
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 9 Issue 10 April-2026

Abstract

Customs and traditions are vital in India. Marriage is a sacred social institution, yet it has changed dramatically in recent decades. Indian society once valued dowry. However, it became monstrous and cursed society, and women fell prey to its darkest aspect. It eventually led to women's abuse. It is important to preserve marriage as a holy institution, but violence against women is one of the most widespread human rights abuses. Act 46 of 1983 added Section 498A to the Indian Penal Code, 1860 to safeguard women. In recent years, women have abused Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code for personal gain. Section 498A of the IPC should be amended and society should change to end the misery of exploiting the law against males. This research paper examines cruelty against women and the misuse of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860.

Keywords

Cruelty; Misuse; Women’s Rights; Indian Penal Code; Dowry.

Citations

IRE Journals:
Pawan Udar, Manish Kumar Attry "A Critical Analysis of the BNS, Section 85, concerning Cruelty" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 10 2026 Page 3787-3794 https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I10-1717125

IEEE:
Pawan Udar, Manish Kumar Attry "A Critical Analysis of the BNS, Section 85, concerning Cruelty" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(10) https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I10-1717125