icon Regarding domestic mental & physical torture.

I have been married 20 years of marriage. I'm a housewife. My in laws have been mentally torturing me ever since I got married (2003) {for dowry, about my family etc). I'm a mother to one child (born

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7 months ago


A. Dear client,
You can file a case against him under section 498A of IPC for mental harassment and torture. Protection of Domestic Violence Act can also be used to support your claim.
Recently in a major judgement, Karnataka High Court has ruled that an unemployed husband should find a job to provide alimony to the wife.

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icon Husband cheated on me and now hos parents and sisters are threathening me.

My Name is Shivika ( changed name), I live in Delhi. its been Five years since I got married. Everything between me and my husband was going smoothly, we were in a good marriage and were enjoying life

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7 months ago


A. Dear client,
You have the option of filing a complaint or a FIR against your husband and his family.
Section 415 of the Indian Penal Code allows you to file a case against your husband for cheating.
You can also sue your husband's family for mental harassment under Section 498A of the IPC.

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icon Mental harassment - mother in law is torturing

Since my marriage my mother in law is torturing me mentally and emotionally. After a week of my marriage she asked me to forget my family and she forbade me to talk much on phone with my family. She

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7 months ago


A. Dear client,
You may approach police station to file a complaint against your mother in law.
Section 498A of the IPC allows you to initiate a case against them for mental harassment.

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icon Mental harrasment and physical torture by parents.

I am a recent divorced only girl child being subjected to constant verbal and physical torture by both of my parents who constantly curse me for my current state and make me feel unwanted and have man

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7 months ago


A. Dear client,
You can lodge a police complaint against your parents for your own protection since they are actively threatening you.
You can also file a case under Protection of Domestic Violence Act, 2005 against your parents.

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icon Abusive In-laws and Unsupportive Husband

I have had a very abusive inlaws where my mom in law and sis in law had started emotional abusement from 2nd month of my marriage whereas my father in law who has a drinking problem and drinks daily e

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7 months ago


A. Dear Client,
You can file a case of domestic violence under Section 12 of the Domestic Violence Act against your husband and in-laws.

Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, which deals with husbands' or any husband's relatives' abuse to women, may also be used to support your claim.

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icon Neighbour Disturbance In Addiction to Alcohol

My neighbour has habit to drink alcohol and shouts abuse . I went near police station to register a complaint but they told me that if abuse you then only we will register a complain against him. What

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7 months ago


A. Dear client,
If there is any noise after 10 p.m., you may contact the local police and they shall give your neighbor a warning. If they do not stop, you may file a case under Section 290 of the IPC and they shall have to pay a fine of INR 200.

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icon Domestic violence FIR

I got married in Jan 2023, in duration of 5 months my husband and I used to have numerous number of fights because of my in laws controlling behaviour on my marriage gifts, and on small small househol

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7 months ago


A. Dear client,
Yes, you may obtain divorce on the grounds of cruelty against your husband. The Hindu Marriage Act-1955 has given the legal provision for divorce on basis of cruelty under section – 13(1)(ia) as follows;

“Any marriage solemnized, whether before or after the commencement of this Act, may, on a petition presented by either the husband or the wife, be dissolved by a decree of divorce on the ground that the other party has, after the solemnization of the marriage, treated the petit ...ReadMore

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icon Harassment - illegal affair

My husband has a illegal affair and he is tourcher to me. He is a government employee. How can I file a case against him

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7 months ago


A. Dear client,

Gathering evidence to support your claims is crucial when considering legal action. Document any incidents of abuse, harassment, or communication related to the illegal affair. Witness statements and any tangible evidence can be valuable in legal proceedings.
Consulting a family lawyer or seeking advice from legal aid organizations specializing in domestic violence cases is recommended. A knowledgeable lawyer can explain the legal options available to you, such as filing for divorc ...ReadMore

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icon Family - case against my sister-in-law

Can I file a case against my sister-in-law if she is a toxic person and she's disturbing our peace of life? She is also mentally harassing my differently-abled sister by reacting to her deeds. She (si

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8 months ago


A. Dear client,

If you believe she is causing disturbances and engaging in toxic behavior, there are different ways you can deal with it. Firstly, it might be worth trying mediation as a way to address the issues peacefully. A neutral third party can help facilitate communication and find solutions that can benefit everyone involved. If mediation proves unsuccessful and the situation continues to deteriorate, you could explore the option of filing a complaint with the police. However, it's vital t ...ReadMore

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icon case against in-laws excluding husband

is there any case to file against in-laws excluding my husband

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8 months ago


A. Dear client,

In certain situations, it may be possible to file legal cases against in-laws, excluding the husband, based on applicable laws such as:

Domestic Violence: If you have experienced domestic violence perpetrated by your in-laws, you may be able to file a case under domestic violence laws that protect individuals from physical, emotional, or economic abuse within the family.

Harassment or Emotional Abuse: If you have faced harassment or emotional abuse from your in-laws, some jurisdi ...ReadMore

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