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Can wife file for divorce on the ground of cruelty


24-Jul-2023 (In Divorce Law)
I got married in Jan 2016 and since first few days, I have been suffering from physical, verbal and mental abuse from my husband. I left matrimonial house in July 2016. In Feb 2017 I filed for divorce on cruelty grounds. My personal stuff and jewellery is with my in laws. My husband has recently hacked my email accounts and Facebook accounts for which I have evidence and I have reported this to cyber crime cell. Now he is threatening that he will not give me divorce and will marry another girl. What should I do? Will I be able to get divorce and till when? I am Hindu living in Mumbai
Answers (3)

Answer #1
682 votes
Ya. definitely you are liable for divorce
It is not a problem that your husband is not giving divorce to you
The decision of divorce is not decide by the parties but it decide by the court
So on the basis of cruelty you are liable for divorce from your husband
As well as you can liable for get back all the jewellary and another ornaments
For your protection you have to file a petition of domestic violence
Answer #2
742 votes
Well you have already filed divorce petition in court as it will take it own time to decide the matter and will pass divorce decree after your advocate satisfy the court.

As to pressurise to your husband you have to take use legal remedies step by step and would have to file divorce as last remedy. Please feel free to contact me for further consultation .
Answer #3
673 votes
Yes, you can proceed with the case for divorce and also demand the personal stuff you have mentioned by producing a list of items before the court. Alternatively you can file a criminal case against him for physical abuse under Section 498A.

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