Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago
My marriage ended tragically just two years ago. My wife left after only a fortnight, accusing my parents of demanding dowry, a claim completely untrue. Since then, she’s refused to return and, with her family, has been harassing and publicly insulting my parents and younger siblings, threatening to falsely accuse us of dowry-related crimes. They constantly cite the law as favoring women and threaten to arrest our entire family. I filed for divorce a few days ago. What steps can I take to protect my family from false accusations under Section 498A or any other charges they might plan? The entire family is deeply distressed by the situation.
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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago
You can file a complaint with the police against your wife and her family for harassment and intimidation under Section 498A of the IPC. You can also seek anticipatory bail for yourself and your family members to prevent any wrongful arrest. Since you have already filed for divorce, you can also seek legal counsel for protection against false accusations and to ensure a fair divorce process.
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