My arranged marriage turned into a nightmare. Just days after the wedding, my in-laws and husband made my life miserable with abuse and cruelty. They even demanded a divorce without any valid reason. They took a hefty dowry and now they’ve thrown me out of their home. I’ve filed a case under Section 498A and am planning to file for divorce. Is there any legal recourse to protect me from this injustice, especially as my husband refuses to live with me?

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Law Forum › Category: Divorce › My arranged marriage turned into a nightmare. Just days after the wedding, my in-laws and husband made my life miserable with abuse and cruelty. They even demanded a divorce without any valid reason. They took a hefty dowry and now they’ve thrown me out of their home. I’ve filed a case under Section 498A and am planning to file for divorce. Is there any legal recourse to protect me from this injustice, especially as my husband refuses to live with me?
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Apni Law Staff asked 1 year ago

My arranged marriage turned into a nightmare. Just days after the wedding, my in-laws and husband made my life miserable with abuse and cruelty. They even demanded a divorce without any valid reason. They took a hefty dowry and now they’ve thrown me out of their home. I’ve filed a case under Section 498A and am planning to file for divorce. Is there any legal recourse to protect me from this injustice, especially as my husband refuses to live with me?

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Apni Law Staff answered 1 year ago

Indian law recognizes your situation as domestic violence under Section 498A. You can seek protection orders against your in-laws and husband, including restraining orders to prevent further harassment. You can also file for divorce on grounds of cruelty and demand restitution of the dowry.

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