A (a 42 year old man) and B (a 37 year old woman) had been married for 15 years. They had two children, C and D. their marriage was not a happy one. A constantly physically abused B. he used to slap and kick her, as well as insult her. The violence in fact led to B attempting to commit suicide. However, at no point did A demand dowry from B or her relatives. If B were to consider initiating criminal proceeding against A, would section 498 A of the initiating criminal proceedings against A, could section 498 A of the Indian penal code apply?