Advocate Sanjeev Ghanghash

Questions Answered by Advocate Sanjeev Ghanghash (25+ answers)

Q: My sister in law threaten us and mentally torcher my brother plz guide

I belong to hisar district. 5 months after my marriage my brother got married we met her and family within month they got married. she is very controlling and use very bad language she didn’t do any kind of work. According to her love marriage means no work not even household. My mother is old age doing all household and job.i treat her with love ,respect but she hates me even before i met her.Now she threaten us all the time her family also threaten us.Today her family threaten us .plz help us.

Advocate Sanjeev Ghanghash answered
You should immediately document every incident of abuse, threats, and harassment—keep call recordings, messages, or eyewitness accounts as evidence. Since you and your family are facing repeated threats, you can file a written complaint at your nearest police station or online under Sections 506 IPC (criminal intimidation) and 509 IPC (insulting the modesty of a woman), along with provisions for verbal abuse. Mention that your mother is a senior citizen—this adds protection under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act. If threats persist, you can seek a restraining order or police protection through the court. Avoid confrontation, maintain written communication when possible, and ensure all complaints are made in writing with acknowledgment from police so the matter is officially on record.

Q: My sister in law threaten us and mentally torcher my brother plz guide

I belong to hisar district. 5 months after my marriage my brother got married we met her and family within month they got married. she is very controlling and use very bad language she didn’t do any kind of work. According to her love marriage means no work not even household. My mother is old age doing all household and job.i treat her with love ,respect but she hates me even before i met her.Now she threaten us all the time her family also threaten us.Today her family threaten us .plz help us.

Advocate Sanjeev Ghanghash answered
You should immediately document every incident of abuse, threats, and harassment—keep call recordings, messages, or eyewitness accounts as evidence. Since you and your family are facing repeated threats, you can file a written complaint at your nearest police station or online under Sections 506 IPC (criminal intimidation) and 509 IPC (insulting the modesty of a woman), along with provisions for verbal abuse. Mention that your mother is a senior citizen—this adds protection under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act. If threats persist, you can seek a restraining order or police protection through the court. Avoid confrontation, maintain written communication when possible, and ensure all complaints are made in writing with acknowledgment from police so the matter is officially on record.

Q: My sister in law threaten us and mentally torcher my brother plz guide

I belong to hisar district. 5 months after my marriage my brother got married we met her and family within month they got married. she is very controlling and use very bad language she didn’t do any kind of work. According to her love marriage means no work not even household. My mother is old age doing all household and job.i treat her with love ,respect but she hates me even before i met her.Now she threaten us all the time her family also threaten us.Today her family threaten us .plz help us.

Advocate Sanjeev Ghanghash answered
You should immediately document every incident of abuse, threats, and harassment—keep call recordings, messages, or eyewitness accounts as evidence. Since you and your family are facing repeated threats, you can file a written complaint at your nearest police station or online under Sections 506 IPC (criminal intimidation) and 509 IPC (insulting the modesty of a woman), along with provisions for verbal abuse. Mention that your mother is a senior citizen—this adds protection under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act. If threats persist, you can seek a restraining order or police protection through the court. Avoid confrontation, maintain written communication when possible, and ensure all complaints are made in writing with acknowledgment from police so the matter is officially on record.

Q: Amendment of DV petition by wife, how to remove maintenance by herself

Sir, I had filed dv petition, my lawyer added 2 lac per month maintainance in it. But I want to remove it at earliest because I am govt. Employee. Please tell me the process to make amendment on the basis of salary slip, before the argument state in dv, I filed the petition in nov,2024 and argument date is August,2025.

Advocate Sanjeev Ghanghash answered
To amend your DV petition and remove the ₹2 lakh/month maintenance claim, you must file an amendment application under Section 12 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 read with Order VI Rule 17 CPC (civil procedure). Attach your salary slip and mention that being a government employee, the maintenance claimed was inadvertently high and beyond your means. Since arguments are yet to begin (in August 2025), the court is likely to allow the amendment as no prejudice is caused.

Q: Trapped in a Forced Marriage – Need Legal Guidance for Divorce

I’m a 29-year-old male. My family forced me into marriage 1.5 years ago using threats. I told the girl it was forced, but she agreed. There’s no bonding, I feel mentally disturbed. My family pressures me to stay. I want divorce but fear backlash. Please guide how to start the process safely, keep it confidential, and understand my legal rights.

Advocate Sanjeev Ghanghash answered
You can file for divorce under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act on grounds of mental cruelty, citing being forced into marriage and continued psychological distress. Visit a family court with help from a lawyer, and file a divorce petition unilaterally (contested divorce). Collect proof of forced marriage, emotional trauma, and lack of cohabitation. If family threats continue, consider filing a police complaint or seeking protection. You can also live separately during the case. Court will issue summons to your spouse. If she contests, the case may take longer. If she agrees later, it can be converted to mutual consent under Section 13B. Prioritize your mental well-being and seek counseling or legal aid services if needed.