What acts as an incentive for the complainant to misuse the anti-dowry law?

The recommendations of the Law Commission of India.

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The immediate arrest of the accused

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The provisions of the section 498 of the Indian Penal Code.

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The anti-dowry movement.

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Solution

The correct option is C The provisions of the section 498 of the Indian Penal Code.
The passage mentions that Section 498 of the Indian Penal Code, which deals with dowry and related issues, empowers the complainant to have the accused arrested even before a proper investigation. 'This incentivises misuse of the law.' So, the correct option is C.

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