Domestic violence (mental harrassment)

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Domestic violence (mental harrassment)

04-Feb-2026 (In Divorce Law)

I married in 2023.We used to live separately in a different city because of job.My mother in law took my jewelry after marriage and did n't let me come to their home after. After 6 months of marriage our families arranged a meeting to discuss the issues. But my in laws turned it into an ugly argument and even hit my father.After that,I moved out of the home.So,we asked for our jewelry/money but they refused.We filed a mental harassment case and tried for settlement but they didn't even attending

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Advocate Praveenkumar S LawRato · Accepted Answer · 2026-02-04T23:27:33+05:30

Answer #2

To get your jewellery back, you may want to consider the following steps: 1. *Gather evidence*: Collect any documents, receipts, or proof of ownership that show the jewellery belongs to you. 2. *Send a legal notice*: Your lawyer can send a notice to your in-laws requesting the return of your jewellery. 3. *Negotiation*: Try to negotiate with your in-laws through a mediator or a common acquaintance to resolve the issue amicably. 4. *Court proceedings*: If the above steps don't work, you can pursue the matter in court as part of your ongoing mental harassment case or file a separate civil suit for recovery of your jewellery. It's essential to consult with your lawyer to determine the best course of action based on your specific situation and local laws. They can guide you on how to proceed and represent you in court if needed.

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Advocate Shashikumar K LawRato · Accepted Answer · 2026-02-05T12:31:27+05:30

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Hi madam as per your issues madam, you can file divorce petition on cruelty ground and then can also seek for permanent alimony and also you can file domestic violence case seeking compensation and your articles back. For filing petition and any other legal assistance please feel free to contact me. K.Shashikumar Advocate Bangalore

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Advocate Kishan Dutt Kalaskar LawRato · Accepted Answer · 2026-02-06T09:24:08+05:30

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Dear Madam, It is your streedan. You can file criminal case for recovery, if not file a private complaint. You can claim by filing divorce case or in your DV case. You must immediate steps. Send copy of FIR to his employer to terminate his services.

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Advocate Sukanya Abhijeet Dev LawRato · Accepted Answer · 2026-02-08T10:54:23+05:30

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You can file legal separation case or divorce case followed by alimony case against your spouse. in alimony case you can plead to get back your jewellery and money as well inclusive of alimony amount.

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