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10-Feb-2025 (In Divorce Law)
Muslim Marriage-It's been six years since my sister got married, and her husband and mother-in-law have been consistently abusive towards her. She has one son, and the situation is spiraling out of control. She’s a teacher at a school, but they take all the money she earns. Her husband always sides with his mother and humiliates her. I’m considering filing a domestic violence case against him, but I’m not sure if it's the right step. I don’t have much support to hire a lawyer do I even need one?
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Adv. Anish Palkar
Mumbai | 200+ Answers
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yes, definitely you need a lawyer. but you cannot afford the one then as per guidelines given by the honorable supreme court, you can apply to the free legal services available at each taluka then they will provide your lawyer free of cost.
and the situation of your sister, you can definitely file domestic violen case against her husband and her mother.
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Adv. Rahul Ramesh Joshi
Pandharpur | 25+ Answers
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Your sister has strong legal grounds to file a Domestic Violence (DV) case under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. The abuse—both physical and emotional—along with financial control over her earnings, amounts to domestic violence. Since she has a child, the court can also ensure his well-being and financial security.
Filing a DV case is the right step if she wants protection orders, residence rights, financial relief, and custody orders for her child. She can also file for maintenance under Section 125 CrPC if needed.
Regarding legal assistance, she does not necessarily need to hire a private lawyer. She can:
Approach the Protection Officer in her district for free legal aid.
Contact the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) for a government-appointed lawyer.
File a complaint with the police or Women’s Commission.
Taking legal action will help her secure her rights and stop further abuse. Encourage her to act as soon as possible for her safety and her child's future.
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Adv. Kiran Ashok Gangurde
Navi Mumbai | 100+ Answers
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Yes firstly you need a good lawyer to plead your case.
secondly filing a domestic violence case against the husband wherein names of all in laws can also be mentioned thereby stating harassment caused to the wife.
additionally, she can also claim maintenance from husband for herself and her son.
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Adv. Kamble Shivani Jitendra
Kalyan | 25+ Answers
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Filing dv case will be the right step. If she do not want to hire a private lawyer she can take the help of free legal aid in court. But atleast file some precautionary written complaint against this situation in concerned police station first.
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