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What to do as a man my affair partner is blackmailing me ?


17-Jul-2024 (In Criminal Law)
I was in relationship with a married woman. I am also married. She demanded money and told me that I will always attached with you. I paid her money whatever she demanded. But she left me after getting money. what can i do when an extramarital affair turns into blackmail ?,Can i lodge any F.I.R. against her.
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Answer #1
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If a wife is being blackmailed by her husband's business partner, the most important first step is to immediately stop all communication with the blackmailer and avoid giving in to their demands, whether it's money or further compromising content. It's crucial to seek support from trusted friends or family members who can offer emotional strength and practical help. At the same time, the victim should gather any evidence of the blackmail, such as messages, emails, or call records, and report the matter to the police, as blackmail is a criminal offense under Indian law. Seeking legal advice and protection is essential to ensure both safety and justice.

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Answer #2
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Do you think that you can do anything against a 'married woman' if she breaks relationship with you???? (Of course not!) Was the 'married woman' under an obligation not to leave you because you paid for whatever she demanded???? (No! Of course.) Don't you know that being in a relationship with a married woman is illegal and immoral???? Either you are complete ignorant or are total careless, regarding laws and morals! How can you be so innocent that you think that you will spend money on a 'married woman' and it will be her duty/obligation to be attached with you???? And, what you intend to complain to the Police, that I was in a relationship with a married woman and even after spending money on her demands she left me???? (You cannot lodge an FIR on this ground!) If her husband comes to know about your relationship with her, he can lodge a criminal case of adultery against you under section 497 of IPC. And you may be punished upto five years imprisonment. You can do nothing against her.. You are married, be faithful to your wife..
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Answer #3
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Yes you can file an fir under section 420,384,503 of ipc there is nothing such to worry about it .Mean while you have to prove that you have given money to her .If you will not take step in time this may lead you to a seviour pain
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Answer #4
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No you can't. What you were doing is immoral and illegal, so you can not do anything about it. If you openly accept relationship with her then her husband may make criminal complaint against you u/s 497 IPC for Adultery.
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Answer #5
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You both were married but made wrong relationship with wrong intention.When she started to demand money and blackmailed you ,you should have informed to police. I don't think that you will get remady.Because she may file also a complaint against you with many allegations
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