Section 498B: Prohibition of forced marriage

whoever coerces or in any manner whatsoever compels a woman to enter into marriage shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term, which may extend to seven years or for a term which shall not be less than three years and shall also be liable to fine of five hundred thousand rupees [:] [Provided that in case of a female child as defined in the Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929 (XIX of 1929), or a non Muslim woman, the accused shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years but shall not be less than five years and shall also be liable to fine which may extend to one million rupees.]

Effective date: 1862-01-01

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