Advocate Joseph Dias

Questions Answered by Advocate Joseph Dias (25+ answers)

Q: Can maintenance be denied if wife had relation before marriage

My husband is using my intimate photos with another person that are from my previous relation before marriage to prove that i am characterless and not give alimony. He says i am graduate and can work on my own. Can i get maintenance and child support if he proves i had physical relations with other person?

Advocate Joseph Dias answered
Your past relationships have no bearing on your right to maintenance and child support. Your husband’s actions may also amount to criminal offenses, such as defamation and cybercrime. You have strong legal remedies to protect yourself and secure financial support. Let’s discuss the best course of action.

Q: Betrayal mental torture and no support with regards to finance

To start with my father in law gave a wrong impression of himself and his family and hid a lot of facts before marriage. Even my husband did not mention anything about the background of their family. Post marriage my husband was very ride towards me with mental torture and abuse along with his mother. After delivery of the child my husband never supported me. I was juggling with my job. household chores babycare and even finances. He never till date has given maintenance for his child

Advocate Joseph Dias answered
You have a strong case for legal action based on misrepresentation before marriage, mental cruelty, and non-payment of child maintenance. You may be entitled to remedies under divorce and domestic violence laws, as well as child support provisions. The approach depends on your specific circumstances—I’d need a few more details to guide you better. Feel free to connect for a thorough assessment.

Q: Implications of In criminal appeal No 2025 of 2025 arising out of SLP(

In criminal appeal No 2025 of 2025 arising out of SLP(Crl) No 3154 of 2024Hon’ble Supreme Court has rejected the bail application.The court of principal district and sessions Court on 21st Jan 2025 convicted him on the allotment of land caused a loss of ₹1.2 crore to the govt. Based on the said (1) is it possible to take criminal action against the beneficiaries of the land (2) Can Gujarat Govt recover the differential amount from them at Current market price alongwith interest and penalty.

Advocate Joseph Dias answered
The rejection of bail strengthens the conviction, but taking criminal action against the beneficiaries depends on proving their direct involvement under BNS laws. As for recovery, the Gujarat Govt has legal avenues to claim the differential amount with interest and penalties, but the process requires a strategic legal approach to ensure enforceability. The next steps depend on key factors—let’s discuss the best way forward for your case.