Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago
A man in India won a divorce case against his wife, claiming she deserted him and was cruel. But secretly, he was living with another woman and had children with her. He lied about this, removed evidence from the court, and remarried within 90 days. Is this new marriage valid? His ex-wife, who was battling a serious illness and struggling to work, appealed the divorce in the High Court. Can she get alimony and maintenance, especially given the medical expenses she incurred during the legal battle? The husband refused to provide financial support or return her dowry items. What are her legal options?
Best Answer
Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago
The new marriage is likely invalid as it was contracted within 90 days of the divorce, violating the legal waiting period. The ex-wife can appeal the divorce based on fraud and concealment, seeking alimony, maintenance, and return of her dowry. Her medical expenses during the legal battle can be considered while awarding maintenance.
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