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2 years ago
I Got married on 21st Feb 2021... now my In-laws are harassing me including my husband... because my father didn't full fill his mom's demand in my marriage... they wants lots of stuffs on the day of shagun...but my father was unable to give that...after that when I was there in my in laws home...they are mentally harassed me ...now his mother don't want that I will living in their house and told her son that if she will living in this house then she will not come in that House...then my husband told me to go back my father's home....now I want divorce because I don't want to live with That person...but I also want that my husband and his mother go to jali ...I have a proof also....give me better suggestion like what I have to do?
A.Dear Madam
You can lodge a complaint under section 406 of IPC and section 3 and 4 of dowry prohibition act thus you can send your mother in law to jail and recover whatever dowry you have paid.
You can lodge a complaint under section 406 of IPC and section 3 and 4 of dowry prohibition act thus you can send your mother in law to jail and recover whatever dowry you have paid.
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Amrendra Kumar
Responded 2 years ago
A.Firstly you must file a FIR against them, then you may file a case against them under section 17 and 18 of domestic violence act......
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Amrendra Kumar
Responded 2 years ago
A.Firstly you must file a FIR against them, then you may file a case against them under section 17 and 18 of domestic violence act......
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A.You can lodge a complain against them under Section 4 of Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 and also lodge a complain to Protection Officer under Section 17 and 18 of The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
Section 4 in the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
1[4. Penalty for demanding dowry.—If any person demands, directly or indirectly, from the parents or other relatives or guardian of a bride or bridegroom, as the case may be, any dowry, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months, but which may extend to two years and with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees: 2[4. Penalty for demanding dowry.—If any person demands, directly or indirectly, from the parents or other relatives or guardian of a bride or bridegroom, as the case may be, any dowry, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months, but which may extend to two years and with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees\:" Provided that the court may, for adequate and special reasons to be mentioned in the judgment, impose a sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than six months.]
Section 17 in The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
17. Right to reside in a shared household.—
(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, every woman in a domestic relationship shall have the right to reside in the shared household, whether or not she has any right, title or beneficial interest in the same.
(2) The aggrieved person shall not be evicted or excluded from the shared household or any part of it by the respondent save in accordance with the procedure established by law.
Section 18 in The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
18. Protection orders.—The Magistrate may, after giving the aggrieved person and the respondent an opportunity of being heard and on being prima facie satisfied that domestic violence has taken place or is likely to take place, pass a protection order in favour of the aggrieved person and prohibit the respondent from—
(a) committing any act of domestic violence;
(b) aiding or abetting in the commission of acts of domestic violence;
(c) entering the place of employment of the aggrieved person or, if the person aggrieved is a child, its school or any other place frequented by the aggrieved person;
(d) attempting to communicate in any form, whatsoever, with the aggrieved person, including personal, oral or written or electronic or telephonic contact;
(e) alienating any assets, operating bank lockers or bank accounts used or held or enjoyed by both the parties, jointly by the aggrieved person and the respondent or singly by the respondent, including her stridhan or any other property held either jointly by the parties or separately by them without the leave of the Magistrate;
(f) causing violence to the dependants, other relatives or any person who give the aggrieved person assistance from domestic violence;
(g) committing any other act as specified in the protection order.
Section 4 in the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
1[4. Penalty for demanding dowry.—If any person demands, directly or indirectly, from the parents or other relatives or guardian of a bride or bridegroom, as the case may be, any dowry, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months, but which may extend to two years and with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees: 2[4. Penalty for demanding dowry.—If any person demands, directly or indirectly, from the parents or other relatives or guardian of a bride or bridegroom, as the case may be, any dowry, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months, but which may extend to two years and with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees\:" Provided that the court may, for adequate and special reasons to be mentioned in the judgment, impose a sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than six months.]
Section 17 in The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
17. Right to reside in a shared household.—
(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, every woman in a domestic relationship shall have the right to reside in the shared household, whether or not she has any right, title or beneficial interest in the same.
(2) The aggrieved person shall not be evicted or excluded from the shared household or any part of it by the respondent save in accordance with the procedure established by law.
Section 18 in The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
18. Protection orders.—The Magistrate may, after giving the aggrieved person and the respondent an opportunity of being heard and on being prima facie satisfied that domestic violence has taken place or is likely to take place, pass a protection order in favour of the aggrieved person and prohibit the respondent from—
(a) committing any act of domestic violence;
(b) aiding or abetting in the commission of acts of domestic violence;
(c) entering the place of employment of the aggrieved person or, if the person aggrieved is a child, its school or any other place frequented by the aggrieved person;
(d) attempting to communicate in any form, whatsoever, with the aggrieved person, including personal, oral or written or electronic or telephonic contact;
(e) alienating any assets, operating bank lockers or bank accounts used or held or enjoyed by both the parties, jointly by the aggrieved person and the respondent or singly by the respondent, including her stridhan or any other property held either jointly by the parties or separately by them without the leave of the Magistrate;
(f) causing violence to the dependants, other relatives or any person who give the aggrieved person assistance from domestic violence;
(g) committing any other act as specified in the protection order.
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Pardeep Kumar Dhiman Dhiman
Responded 2 years ago
A.Aap apne sasural walo ke khilaf 498a Indian penal code or 3/4dowry act ke antargat case file kare.
Or domestic violence ka case file kare.
Aap maintains ke liye bhi jaa sakte hai.
Yadi satisfied hue aap tab respond jarror kare.
Or domestic violence ka case file kare.
Aap maintains ke liye bhi jaa sakte hai.
Yadi satisfied hue aap tab respond jarror kare.
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Ayantika Mondal @ Prime Legal
Responded 2 years ago
A.Hello,
You could file a case against your in laws under section 17 and 18 of domestic violence act and 498-A of Indian Penal Code for offence of cruelty on you and for causing mental harrasment and torture for dowry to you.
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You could file a case against your in laws under section 17 and 18 of domestic violence act and 498-A of Indian Penal Code for offence of cruelty on you and for causing mental harrasment and torture for dowry to you.
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A.Hello,
First of all file a FIR in the nearest police station against your husband and your in laws. You could file a case against against them under section 18 and 17 of domestic violence act.
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First of all file a FIR in the nearest police station against your husband and your in laws. You could file a case against against them under section 18 and 17 of domestic violence act.
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