Reading: My sister, 28, got married to an NRI from the UK in May 2016. He’s been very abusive towards her ever since, shouting and accusing her. She’s deeply depressed. They haven’t even started living together as husband and wife because his father needed radiotherapy and he flew back home immediately after the wedding. What should we do about getting a divorce? Please advise.

My sister, 28, got married to an NRI from the UK in May 2016. He’s been very abusive towards her ever since, shouting and accusing her. She’s deeply depressed. They haven’t even started living together as husband and wife because his father needed radiotherapy and he flew back home immediately after the wedding. What should we do about getting a divorce? Please advise.

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2 years ago

Law Forum › Category: Divorce › My sister, 28, got married to an NRI from the UK in May 2016. He’s been very abusive towards her ever since, shouting and accusing her. She’s deeply depressed. They haven’t even started living together as husband and wife because his father needed radiotherapy and he flew back home immediately after the wedding. What should we do about getting a divorce? Please advise.

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My sister, 28, got married to an NRI from the UK in May 2016. He’s been very abusive towards her ever since, shouting and accusing her. She’s deeply depressed. They haven’t even started living together as husband and wife because his father needed radiotherapy and he flew back home immediately after the wedding. What should we do about getting a divorce? Please advise.

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

Your sister can file for divorce in India under the grounds of cruelty and desertion. She needs to gather evidence of her husband’s abuse and his refusal to live with her. It’s important to consult a lawyer who specializes in matrimonial cases to guide you through the legal process.