Apni Law Staff asked 5 months ago
I got married nine months ago, and my life has been a nightmare since. My husband drinks excessively, smokes, and has other bad habits that he hid from me and my family before our wedding. He’s also abusive, encouraged by his family who constantly demand dowry and provoke him to hit me. They even pressured him to get me to miscarry in my fifth month of pregnancy, as his sister is desperate for a child. I’m at my parents’ house now, pregnant and scared. What can I do?
Best Answer
Apni Law Staff answered 5 months ago
You have grounds for divorce and can file a case under the Hindu Marriage Act, citing cruelty and abuse by your husband and his family. You can also seek protection under the Domestic Violence Act and file a police complaint against them for dowry harassment and attempting to cause miscarriage. It’s important to gather evidence and seek legal advice from a lawyer specializing in family law to proceed.
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