18m married forcefully, and now being blackmailed for extorting money

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18m married forcefully, and now being blackmailed for extorting money

01-May-2026 (In Divorce Law)

Hi, i am 19 m, got forcefully married last year to 24f, she is mentally unstable, and her family is asking 15lakh rupees to settle or they will file fake cases. I am filing annulment under hindu marriage act, as i was a minor, what will happen if i file annulment, and they file false 498a, dv, and cruelty? Can we get arrested?

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Advocate Nikhil Karwal LawRato · Accepted Answer · 2026-05-01T08:55:10+05:30

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You have a valid legal ground to file annulment since you were a minor at the time of marriage. The demand of 15 lakh and threats of false cases appear to be pressure tactics. Even if they try to file cases under 498A or DV, arrest is not automatic. With proper legal steps like anticipatory bail and cooperation, the risk of arrest can be controlled. You should act promptly, file the annulment and also make a preventive complaint regarding the threats and money demand. This will protect your position and reduce their pressure.

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Advocate Vishwajit Kumar Singh LawRato · Accepted Answer · 2026-05-01T09:22:31+05:30

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If you file for annulment as a minor, the marriage will be treated as voidable, and once annulled, Section 498A (cruelty by husband/relatives) cannot legally apply because there is no valid marriage. However, if the other side files false cases (498A, DV, dowry), you may face investigation, but immediate arrest is unlikely due to Supreme Court guidelines requiring police to follow safeguards before arrest. Under Section 12(1)(b) of the Hindu Marriage Act, a marriage can be annulled if the spouse was of unsound mind at the time of marriage, making them incapable of giving valid consent or of leading a normal married life. Once annulled, the marriage is treated as if it never legally existed.

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Advocate Bhawana Pandey LawRato · Accepted Answer · 2026-05-01T09:26:45+05:30

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As per the Judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme Court, no immediate arrest can take place in Sec 498a IPC FIR and the police has to give you notice for questioning. You can not prevent filing of false cases against you but can defend them on merits. Annulment of marriage can be filed in your case. For further query feel free to connect. Thanks

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Advocate Ishan Parashar LawRato · Accepted Answer · 2026-05-01T10:50:55+05:30

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Hi there, the issue you are facing is not that simple. As there are multiple facets to it, anticipation of any move by the opposite party cannot be certainly determined. In order to help you with the issue I need more details as to the insanity of the wife and proof of your age along with other correspondence between your family. It's advisable to contact me and provide requisite details to assist you better.

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