My niece got married six months ago. She works in a multinational company and earns around Rs. 45,000 per month. Her parents gave dowry and gifts at the time of the wedding. The problem is with her husband, in-laws, and his siblings. She leaves early every morning for work and returns in the evening. She gives her entire salary to her father-in-law, but they haven’t provided any transportation or a housemaid. They insist she washes utensils and won’t even allow her an egg, claiming that my older niece-in-law handles all the household chores. My niece’s husband doesn’t stand up for her. He’s been quiet for three months. She wants to file for divorce and domestic violence. What are the grounds and process for filing such a case in India?

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Law Forum › Category: Divorce › My niece got married six months ago. She works in a multinational company and earns around Rs. 45,000 per month. Her parents gave dowry and gifts at the time of the wedding. The problem is with her husband, in-laws, and his siblings. She leaves early every morning for work and returns in the evening. She gives her entire salary to her father-in-law, but they haven’t provided any transportation or a housemaid. They insist she washes utensils and won’t even allow her an egg, claiming that my older niece-in-law handles all the household chores. My niece’s husband doesn’t stand up for her. He’s been quiet for three months. She wants to file for divorce and domestic violence. What are the grounds and process for filing such a case in India?

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Apni Law Staff asked 3 years ago

My niece got married six months ago. She works in a multinational company and earns around Rs. 45,000 per month. Her parents gave dowry and gifts at the time of the wedding. The problem is with her husband, in-laws, and his siblings. She leaves early every morning for work and returns in the evening. She gives her entire salary to her father-in-law, but they haven’t provided any transportation or a housemaid. They insist she washes utensils and won’t even allow her an egg, claiming that my older niece-in-law handles all the household chores. My niece’s husband doesn’t stand up for her. He’s been quiet for three months. She wants to file for divorce and domestic violence. What are the grounds and process for filing such a case in India?

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Apni Law Staff answered 3 years ago

Your niece can file for divorce on grounds of cruelty and desertion. She can also file a domestic violence case against her in-laws. She needs to gather evidence of the harassment, including financial control, lack of basic amenities, and her husband’s inaction. She should consult a lawyer to initiate the legal proceedings.