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Sister's in laws harassing her but she does not want to file divorce


01-Dec-2023 (In Divorce Law)
my sisters husband and his family members harassing her.she is very disturb. harassment can be due to want of money or can be under wrong direction of some family members.recently my sister left his husbands home and started living in hostel .she want some more time to file for divorce. what is the correct way to move ahead legally
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Answer #1
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Dear Client,

thanks for the query . Following are the remedies for your sister's problem:

1. she can file a complaint against her husband and relatives for domestic violence and for asking money from your sister underthe Provisions of IPC, Domestic Voilence Act nd dowry prohibhition Act. This complaint can be either lodged in the police station or directly in JMFC Court as a private complaint.

2. if your sister is is victimized by acts of domestic violence will have the right to obtain the services and assistance of Police Officers, Protection Officers, Service Providers, Shelter Homes and medical establishments as well as the right to simultaneously file her own complaint under Section 498 A of the Indian Penal Code for matrimonial cruelty.

3. She can get theProtection Orders, Residence Orders,Maintenance order ,Compensation Orders issued in her favour through the courts once the offence of domestic violence is prima facie established. Further , she can also get custody order of the children .

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