My son, a young man from a humble background, was forced into a marriage in 2001 by his parents, who were tricked by the girl’s father. He was barely 20, still a student, and didn’t want to get married. He was devastated, even contemplating ending his life, but his family’s hopes were pinned on him. He never lived with the girl, didn’t consider her his wife, and never had any physical relationship with her. He is now a successful government employee, and the girl’s family continues to harass him and his parents, threatening legal action and social pressure. What legal avenues can the girl’s father pursue? What can my son do to defend himself? Can this marriage be considered null and void from the beginning or be annulled? Can it be argued that he deserted her? He firmly refuses to accept her as his wife.

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Law Forum › Category: Divorce › My son, a young man from a humble background, was forced into a marriage in 2001 by his parents, who were tricked by the girl’s father. He was barely 20, still a student, and didn’t want to get married. He was devastated, even contemplating ending his life, but his family’s hopes were pinned on him. He never lived with the girl, didn’t consider her his wife, and never had any physical relationship with her. He is now a successful government employee, and the girl’s family continues to harass him and his parents, threatening legal action and social pressure. What legal avenues can the girl’s father pursue? What can my son do to defend himself? Can this marriage be considered null and void from the beginning or be annulled? Can it be argued that he deserted her? He firmly refuses to accept her as his wife.
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Apni Law Staff asked 1 month ago

My son, a young man from a humble background, was forced into a marriage in 2001 by his parents, who were tricked by the girl’s father. He was barely 20, still a student, and didn’t want to get married. He was devastated, even contemplating ending his life, but his family’s hopes were pinned on him. He never lived with the girl, didn’t consider her his wife, and never had any physical relationship with her. He is now a successful government employee, and the girl’s family continues to harass him and his parents, threatening legal action and social pressure. What legal avenues can the girl’s father pursue? What can my son do to defend himself? Can this marriage be considered null and void from the beginning or be annulled? Can it be argued that he deserted her? He firmly refuses to accept her as his wife.

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Apni Law Staff answered 1 month ago

Under Indian law, a marriage can be annulled if it was coerced, or if the groom was below the legal age at the time of marriage. Your son’s case fulfills these criteria, as he was underage and the marriage was forced upon him. The girl’s family’s threats can be countered by filing a case for annulment and seeking legal protection against harassment. His refusal to accept the marriage and his lack of any marital relationship with the girl strengthens his case for annulment.

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