My wife and I had a small disagreement two years into our marriage. Her parents took her away, saying they wouldn’t let her stay with me. She said she knew how to leave without me. I didn’t contact them, but she called after three months. I didn’t pick up. Three months later, they went to the police with a false complaint, claiming I had beaten her. My father and I went to the station, but we didn’t get scared by their threats to file an FIR. After another three months, they went back to the police, this time alleging harassment about my wife’s salary. We went to mediation, and she admitted her mistake, saying she was pressured by her parents and sister. She might be innocent, but what if this happens again? My life will be ruined. Is there a way to stop this, like an agreement stating that if she leaves me again, I’ll file for divorce?

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Law Forum › Category: Family › My wife and I had a small disagreement two years into our marriage. Her parents took her away, saying they wouldn’t let her stay with me. She said she knew how to leave without me. I didn’t contact them, but she called after three months. I didn’t pick up. Three months later, they went to the police with a false complaint, claiming I had beaten her. My father and I went to the station, but we didn’t get scared by their threats to file an FIR. After another three months, they went back to the police, this time alleging harassment about my wife’s salary. We went to mediation, and she admitted her mistake, saying she was pressured by her parents and sister. She might be innocent, but what if this happens again? My life will be ruined. Is there a way to stop this, like an agreement stating that if she leaves me again, I’ll file for divorce?

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Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago

My wife and I had a small disagreement two years into our marriage. Her parents took her away, saying they wouldn’t let her stay with me. She said she knew how to leave without me. I didn’t contact them, but she called after three months. I didn’t pick up. Three months later, they went to the police with a false complaint, claiming I had beaten her. My father and I went to the station, but we didn’t get scared by their threats to file an FIR. After another three months, they went back to the police, this time alleging harassment about my wife’s salary. We went to mediation, and she admitted her mistake, saying she was pressured by her parents and sister. She might be innocent, but what if this happens again? My life will be ruined. Is there a way to stop this, like an agreement stating that if she leaves me again, I’ll file for divorce?

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

Under Indian law, you cannot legally force your wife to stay with you. An agreement about future divorce is not legally binding. You can explore options like counseling or legal advice to address the underlying issues and prevent future conflicts. However, resorting to threats or coercion against your wife is illegal and could have serious consequences.