My husband and I got married in a Nikah ceremony on March 1st, 2015. Since then, I’ve faced constant harassment from my in-laws. Now they’re making threats to harm me and even falsely accuse me to get me arrested. Is there a safe way for me to get a divorce without facing any legal repercussions from their false claims? I want to avoid any unnecessary financial burden beyond basic maintenance. What should I do in this situation?

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Law Forum › Category: Muslim Law › My husband and I got married in a Nikah ceremony on March 1st, 2015. Since then, I’ve faced constant harassment from my in-laws. Now they’re making threats to harm me and even falsely accuse me to get me arrested. Is there a safe way for me to get a divorce without facing any legal repercussions from their false claims? I want to avoid any unnecessary financial burden beyond basic maintenance. What should I do in this situation?
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Apni Law Staff asked 10 months ago

My husband and I got married in a Nikah ceremony on March 1st, 2015. Since then, I’ve faced constant harassment from my in-laws. Now they’re making threats to harm me and even falsely accuse me to get me arrested. Is there a safe way for me to get a divorce without facing any legal repercussions from their false claims? I want to avoid any unnecessary financial burden beyond basic maintenance. What should I do in this situation?

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Apni Law Staff answered 10 months ago

You can file for divorce under the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937, citing cruelty and harassment as grounds. You can also seek protection from your in-laws by filing a complaint under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code for domestic violence. A court can grant you maintenance and also issue protective orders against your in-laws.

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