What legal options are available for a wife in India who wants a divorce from a husband who is abusive and refuses to grant her one?

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Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago

What legal options are available for a wife in India who wants a divorce from a husband who is abusive and refuses to grant her one?

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

In India, a wife can file for divorce based on cruelty, which includes physical, mental, or emotional abuse. If the husband refuses to grant a divorce, the wife can approach the court under the grounds of cruelty and seek a divorce decree.

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