I think my husband is gay. How can i go ahead? What should i do now?

70 votes

Assuming you are Hindus,

Llack of sexual intercourse can tantamount to mental cruelty and is a ground for divorce. You can file a case for divorce against him under section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act.

Now regarding maintenance,

An application for maintenance can be filed under section 125 of Cr.P.C.

As per duty it is the duty of the husband to mantain wife and children.

LawRato LawRato

872 votes

You could file for divorce and seek maintenance etc.

Advocate Rajat Joseph LawRato

976 votes

In fact, lack of sexual intercourse can tantamount to mental cruelty and is a ground for divorce. You can file a case for divorce against him. As far as getting something out of him is concerned, that can only be answered once the details of your husband are with me.

LawRato LawRato

756 votes

Is it a case where you are confirm that your husband is gay,only by suspicion you cannot get any relief ,however if you wish to get an divorce you have a good case since your marriage is not consummated .

Advocate Ritesh Isaac LawRato

782 votes

Impotency or non fullfillment of marital obligation is a ground of divorce and you shall be entitled for maintenance etc.

Advocate M S Hussain LawRato

738 votes

There's a specific provision under Hindu Marriage Act for Divorce on this ground. Facts required to give professional advice.

Advocate Ashima Puri LawRato

619 votes

Madam, in your situation you can file for divorce on grounds of non-consummation of marriage being within the purview of cruelty. As for the rights against your husband you have various rights such as maintenance, residency etc. under various statutes enacted for women's welfare

Advocate Rajat Joseph LawRato

928 votes

File a divorce petition

Advocate Jiwan Pal Singh LawRato