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Advice regarding extra marital affairs of husband
20-Jul-2023 (In Divorce Law)
My husband is cheating on me since 2007. We are married for 17 years, but I had a medical history of depression. Till date he has had multiple affairs which he has accepted. I have a daughter aged 14 years whose responsibility will be taken by me and I am not financially independent as of today. I want a legal opinion as to what further can be done regarding this.
yes mam for that you can file for maintainance for your child and for yourself from your husband u/s 24 of interim maintainence in the family court of your jurisdiction for your all expenses against your husband
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Adv. Saniya Bendbhar
Pune | 25+ Answers
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Is extra-marital affair legal?
In India, there is no law that prohibits extra-marital relations. However, adultery was considered a crime until September 2018, when the Supreme Court of India declared this unconstitutional. Adultery is still a legal basis for divorce, and it can have social and legal consequences for women. 28 Mar 2023
Is adultery a crime in India 2023?
The court also ruled that adultery is not a crime. If it were to be treated as a criminal, the privacy of the matrimonial realm would be invaded. The CJI stated that it is best to leave the matter as a divorce ground. 17 Nov 2023
What if my husband has extra marital affairs?
Take your time. You may be eager to know what happened but dont get into the details right away. It could be dangerous to do so without professional guidance, such as that of a marriage counsellor. 16 Feb 2023
What is the punishment for extramarital affairs?
Adultery is punishable by death
Section 497 punishes with imprisonment of up to five years or a fine. As mentioned above, the Supreme Court of India struck down this section in the landmark case of Joseph Shine V. 22 May 2023
first you have to decide what you want divorce or not. if u want divorce I will help you to take financial assistance from your husband and also you will get custody of your daughter. so feel free to contact me I will solve all your doubts.
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Adv. Sunil Yadav
Mumbai | 100+ Answers
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According to section 497 of Indian Penal Code 1860, anyone who has sexual relations with a woman he knows, or has reason for believing, to be the spouse of another man without his consent or connivance, and such sexual relations do not amount to rape is guilty of the crime of...
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