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Possible legal action against my son-in-law for harassing my daughter?


14-Nov-2023 (In Family Law)

How can I file an FIR against my Son-in-law who pushed my daughter to leave their home? My daughter has been married for 4.5 years and does not have a child. She has been a victim of Domestic Violence and Dowry.

 

The first time when they told her to leave, we had filed a complaint against them when a compromise was arrived at and she was taken back home but soon the violence started again. We filed a case in the Women’s Cell as well but did not arrive at any remedy.

 

What should we do now?

 

Answers (1)

Answer #1
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You should draft a complaint in writing and get it registered at the nearest police station under section 498A of the Indian Penal Code and under the protection of women from Domestic Violence Act. The police shall give you a diary number.

Thereafter, they are under an obligation to register an FIR with respect to the cognizable offences. If the same is not done, you can write a complaint addressed to the SHO of the police station asking them to register the FIR.

If no action is taken even after that, then you can file an application under section 156(3) of the code of criminal procedure and a complaint under section 200 of the code to the magistrate in the competent court praying for registration of FIR and to take cognizance of the matter.

With respect to the CAW cell, as you have stated you have already registered your complaint there so you would have the diary number. All this information can be mentioned in the complaint to be filed before the magistrate in the competent court.

Mention all the facts in detail to establish instances of domestic violence and for dowry.

Your daughter can even claim maintenance and right of residence under the code of criminal procedure and under the protection of women from Domestic Violence Act.

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