Can I sue my girlfriend for false promises of marriage?

637 votes

There can be no action for breach of promise unless a contract to marry has been made. There are no formal requirements regarding the contract. It need not to be evidenced by writing and the law prescribes no particular form of words. A promise by one person to marry another is not binding unless and until that other also promises to marry the first person. Mutual promises to marry may be implied from the conduct of the parties. A declaration of intention to marry another made to a third person will not constitute a promise unless communicated to the other person on the authority of the person making the declaration. While it is not necessary that the mutual promises should be concurrent, both should be made within a reasonable time of one another. An action for breach of promise to marry may be taken by a man as well as a woman. In modern times there have been instances of successful actions by men.

Advocate R.K. Gupta LawRato

899 votes

You do have a serious issue here. But I am sorry to say there is nothing in your hand as far as law is concerned. This issue on your behalf is purely emotional in nature and I would suggest you contact any doctor or some person who can give you love advices. However, on the contrary if you would have been the girl in this situation, then there are provisions and remedies available in law.

Advocate Apoorv Joshi LawRato