This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Law & Medicine, Identification, Autopsy & Burn, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Section 498 of IPC describes - 
Select and explain. 
A. Punishment for cruelty by husband towards wife, B. Defines assault, C. Perjury under oath, D. Dowry death
A: Punishment for cruelty by husband towards wife
Answer: A: Punishment for cruelty by husband towards wife 
Explanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Punishment for cruelty by husband towards wife Low prescribing punishment for causing cruelty to a married women (Sec. 498A, IPC)* Husband or (his any) relative will be tried under section 498A, IPC for causing cruelty to a married woman. Cruelty is defined as any willful conduct which drives the woman to commit suicide or grave physical or mental injury to her or harassment of the women with a view to coerce (intimidate) her for dowry. Punishment includes imprisonment which may extend upto 3 years and fine.