<prompt> Section 498 of IPC describes -Punishment for cruelty by husband towards wifeDefines assaultPerjury under oathDowry death  <response>: 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. 