Advocate Samriddhi Tripathi

Questions Answered by Advocate Samriddhi Tripathi

Q: What if husband files section9 in response to lawyer notice for mutual

If I send advocate notice (not from court) to seek mutual divorce and husband files section 9, what steps do u suggest? I m separated since 5 yrs. Unemployed. No case filed, no maintenance provided. Can I file maintenance and argue that husband filed section 9 just bcoz I sent notice but never wanted me back till now? What to do if section 9 filed in response to lawyer notice?

Advocate Samriddhi Tripathi answered
Your husband has filed Section 9 as he wants to show that you have withdrawn without reasonable excuse. Yes you can file a petition for maintenance as stated you are unemployed and unable to support yourself. Section 9 does not automatically disqualify you from receiving maintenance as you can give reasons for staying away. If he does not agree with a mutual divorce then you can file a contested divorce.

Q: Forced Minor Marriage Annulment & Mahila Thana Counter-Complaint Case

hi, i got married as a minor at 18, under pressure from her family, she is 25, after some months, she cheated on me, and then her father started blackmailing me and asking 15 lakh rupees or he will put me and my parents in jail, i filled for annulment under hindu marriage act, she filled complaint in women police station, i have to attend tomorrow, with my parents, can we get arrested, how would i prove i got married forcefully, as i took baraat from my home like a normal wedding, consummated.

Advocate Samriddhi Tripathi answered
It is critical that you and your parents secure legal representation immediately. You cannot be arrested just for a complaint at a women's police station. Police must investigate and file a formal FIR before taking custody; however, having a lawyer present is vital to protect you and your parents from intimidation or illegal detention. Gather all proof of blackmail (call recordings, messages, emails). Your lawyer can file an anticipatory bail in the sessions court if you fear a false FIR. A marriage requires free consent. You can establish that the marriage was forced by utilizing evidence under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA), if you were 18, you were a minor (the legal age for a groom is 21). This makes the marriage voidable, and depending on when you were legally 18, it may be deemed a child marriage. The fact that the baraat and consummation happened does not invalidate your claim of coercion. Any threats of suicide, violence, or false imprisonment used against you or your family to force you to participate can be proven via witness testimonies, distress calls made at the time, or immediate family members' accounts.

Q: Forgery case MIL for mis-representation of fact/false sign on affidav

From my Sister: My MIL filed several cases against me and my husband (in collusion with my husband) and misguiding court by misrepresenting facts and their collusion. Now, my MIL filed an appeal but on affidavit, instead of her, FIL signed in her name (a forgery). I have forensic report that MIL signature is different and all collusion evidences. submitted in court but too slow progress. Can I file any case like under crpc200 or similar against this forgery and collusion to misguide court??

Advocate Samriddhi Tripathi answered
An affidavit is a personal, sworn statement. If someone else signs your name on your behalf, the document becomes legally invalid. The person who signed it can be prosecuted for forgery, and could face perjury charges for a false declaration. An affidavit must be signed by the actual deponent (the person making the statement) before an Oath Commissioner or Notary Public. False verification or swearing in an affidavit carries penalties, including imprisonment

Q: Need urgent legal advice regarding private photos and possible non-con

About 2 years ago, I shared intimate/private photos with my then-boyfriend during our relationship. Recently, I learned that he may have shown at least some of those photos to another person without my consent. I do not currently have proof that the photos were publicly leaked online, but I am extremely worried about the possibilityWhat legal options do I have if someone possesses my intimate photos and may have shared them without my consent?Will my identity be hidden that is a must !!

Advocate Samriddhi Tripathi answered
If someone possesses and shares your private photos without consent, it is a crime. Take immediate action by securing evidence, filing a formal cybercrime complaint, and registering on global safety platforms to prevent your images from spreading online. File an anonymous or confidential e-complaint on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal. This platform allows you to report cybercrimes without making your name publicly visible. In India, the non-consensual sharing or threat of sharing intimate images is a punishable offense under several strict laws.

Q: My wife does not want to live with my parents and threatens me.

I am Hindu Boy (29), married with Hindu girl (26), on Feb 2026. It was a dowry free marriage (3 furniture items given to the girl). After few months of marriage, my parents and wife w not able to get along. After very open conversation with my parents, they are ready to compromise and work on the relation. But, wife wants to live separately. She threatens me to put legal cases or include cops if I don't get along. What precaution should I take without even her noticing or how should I proceed.

Advocate Samriddhi Tripathi answered
If she is threatening you to file a false police complaint try to gather evidence with respect to the same and filing a false complaint is considered as mental cruelty. You should seek legal help. You can file a petition for restitution of conjugal rights if you want to stay with her willfully.