Husband manhandle and harrassment of wife Husband manhandle and harrassment of wife

9 months ago

What to do when a husband is in relationship with other married women and mostly staying with where his parents are agreed to what he is doing because of married women is only daughter and her father is govt employee and her parents also accepted their relationship,Firstly he had intercaste love marriage where his parents are the witness of that marriage where as now they are encouraging him to be in illegal relationship with that married women he beat his wife ,tore her dress infront of his father,mother,two sons and sister secondly the married women with whom he is in relationship is ready to bribe the local police to release him how many times he goes to jail recently he lifted his wife and throwed her to floor two times she was unconscious bleeding from ear head and her left side of body turned to blue but when his wife parents went to file a petition against the husband they said that fir will be registered if the wife comes and files a case now they are say that if a husband beats his wife the case wouldn't be taken what to do and to whom she should consult please help with this it's a question block but I don't know what to do so I explained scenario thank you

Anik

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A.Dear client,

Domestic violence is a serious issue, and no one should have to endure such abuse. It's crucial for the victim to seek help and support to protect their safety and well-being. Here are some steps the victim can consider taking:

Immediate Safety: If the victim is in immediate danger or experiencing violence, they should prioritize their safety and seek help. They can call emergency services or a domestic violence helpline in their country for immediate assistance.

Seek Support: Encourage the victim to reach out to friends, family, or support organizations that specialize in helping victims of domestic violence. There are often helplines and shelters available to provide assistance and a safe place to stay.

File a Police Complaint: If the victim feels safe doing so, they should consider filing a police complaint or FIR (First Information Report) against the abusive husband. The police should take action and investigate the matter.

Restraining Order: The victim can seek a restraining order or protection order against the abusive husband to prevent further contact or violence.

Legal Assistance: Encourage the victim to consult with a lawyer who specializes in domestic violence cases. They can help the victim understand their legal rights and options for seeking protection.

Counseling and Therapy: Victims of domestic violence may benefit from counseling or therapy to cope with the trauma and emotional effects of abuse.

Domestic Violence Helplines: Depending on the country or region, there are often domestic violence helplines that can provide support, information, and guidance.

Local Women's Rights Organizations: Many countries have women's rights organizations that can provide resources and assistance to victims of domestic violence.

It's essential for the victim to know that they are not alone, and help is available. Encourage them to reach out to trusted individuals or organizations to begin the process of seeking safety and justice. If you are concerned for the victim's safety, consider encouraging them to take these steps and offer to support them in seeking help. Additionally, if you believe a crime has been committed, you can report it to the police on their behalf.
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A.Dear client,
This is illegal as per
Section 354 IPC - Assault to outrage modesty of a woman
If the husband assaults his wife harming her modesty,If he uses physical force to outrage her modesty, etc.
Section 498A - Cruelty by husband or his relatives
If the husband uses abusive language and demands money from wife or her family,
If husband mentally harasses the wife inciting suicidal thoughts,
If the husband demands any property or money from the wife threatening her own life or of her dear ones, etc.
Section 509 - Word, gesture or act insulting modesty of a woman
If husband uses abusive language to insult his wife,
If the husband uses shameful gestures for his wife, etc.

Domestic Violence Act, 2005 also acquires mental/emotional violence among the types of domestic violence against a woman. Complaint under section 12 of the Act can be initiated by the aggrieved woman or the protection officer or any near or dear ones on her behalf. It may be noted that proceedings under DV Act, 2005 are civil in nature. Hence, a woman can seek compensation or monetary relief from her husband, or any such act which directly or indirectly caused mental harassment. Examples could be child custody, residence at matrimonial home, financial independence, etc.

You may file a complaint against the husband under the above mentioned sections
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