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Cruelty to a woman by husband or relative of husband is defined under :

A: Section 498B of IPC

B: Section 498A of IPC

C: Section 497of IPC

D: Section 496A of IPC

The answer is: B

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Explanation

Cruelty to a woman by husband or relative of the husband is defined under:

(B) Section 498A of IPC.

Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) deals with the offense of cruelty by a husband or his relatives towards a woman. It states that whoever, being the husband or relative of the husband of a woman, subjects her to cruelty shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years and shall also be liable to fine.

Therefore, the correct answer is (B) Section 498A of IPC.