Cheat on relationship after being promised to marry and family forced

972 votes

Forced or Coerced Marriage Is Illegal Under Indian law, any marriage conducted under threat, coercion, or without free will can be declared null and void. Relevant laws: Section 12(1)(c) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 – annulment on grounds of coercion or fraud. Section 19 of the Special Marriage Act, 1954 – marriage voidable if consent obtained by force. If your partner gives a written affidavit or statement confirming he was forced by emotional blackmail, it can be challenged in court. Your boyfriend can change his religion to ISLAM for the purpose of a second marriage with you. Another way is to change the religion of your boyfriend to Islam. Then he can marry you under Special Marriage Act, 1954. His first wife can file a civil case for annulment  of marriage after his religion changes to Islam. His change of religion to Islam on papers just to marry you, and not for real Islam practice and renouncing Hinduism. In India any person can practise a mixture of all religions.  So it depends on your boyfriend if he wants to marry you against all odds, obstacles by bending & frustrating the present reality. I can provide you with additional legal tips. For further help you can contact me: GIASUL ISLAM, Advocate. Calcutta High Court.

Advocate Giasul Islam LawRato

552 votes

It is unfortunate that both of you are facing emotional and mental harassment. If your partner is being forced or threatened, he can file a police complaint under IPC Sections 503 (criminal intimidation) and 506 (threat). If there is spying or unauthorized access to his phone, it may also violate Section 66E of the IT Act (privacy breach). You can also send a legal notice to his wife if there is mental cruelty. However, since he is legally married, you currently do not have enforceable legal rights unless he initiates divorce proceedings. You both may consider counseling and legal action after fully understanding the risks involved. Important Caution: You are not legally recognized as a spouse, so direct legal standing is limited. However, you can be a witness/support in any complaint he files. A mutual legal strategy can be pursued through a trusted advocate. (nominal consultation fee included) if you really want relief you can contact me with the fee to( nine one six 3 O six five O two two).

Advocate Sanjana Basak LawRato