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Domestic violence (framework, NOT a single offence)Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

PWDVA 2005 ss. 18–23 — protection / residence / monetary / custody / compensation reliefsPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: No penalties — reliefs only
Fine: —

PWDVA s. 31(1) — breach of a protection orderPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Up to 1 year
Fine: Fine up to ₹20,000

Imprisonment OR fine OR both.

PWDVA s. 33 — Protection Officer failurePossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Up to 1 year
Fine: Fine up to ₹20,000

Imprisonment OR fine OR both.

BNS s. 85 — cruelty by husband / relativePossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Up to 3 years
Fine: Fine (amount not fixed in section)

Definition in s. 86. Imprisonment AND fine.

Source

Statute: PWDVA 2005 + BNS ss. 85–86
Official source: India Code (direct fetch returned HTTP 403 on 2026-10-19); figures cross-checked across multiple India-Code-quoting reproductions
Verification status: Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Direct India Code confirmation is required before any range is treated as verified.
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.