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Matrimonial dispute, mental harrassment and trauma


25-May-2025 (In Divorce Law)
My hindu sister is 7 months pregnant & faced mental, emotional & physical abuse byt her jusband &in laws in Indore. They threatened divorce if she delivered in Etawah, spread falso accusations, and talked of remarriage. She is now with us in Etawah. Can we only seek maintenance at this point of time or else what legal strategy should i follow as we don't want to go for divorce.
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Answer #1
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you can filed many complaint and suit against the husband of the sister and his family members to give mental emotional and physical abuse/torture because no one have right to misbehave with the other person during the pregnancy period or any time
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Answer #2
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your sister is pregnant the inlaws are dictating and punishment you can file a petition for cruelty even 498 a ipc domestic violence filed before the judicial magistrate then you will feel the differencw
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Answer #3
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you guys have many more remedies to seek according to law but before any avise i need more information then i can help you in better way so for more information in detail you can contact me then i can help you in better way.
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Answer #4
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Your sister can file for official relief without seeking divorce She can File a complaint under the Domestic Violence Act 2005 Section 12 seeking protection orders residence orders so she can stay safely monetary relief for herself and her unborn child under Section 20 in addition to CrPC 125 Simultaneously file for maintenance under Section 125 CrPC for herself and the child Interim maintenance can be granted quickly Provide evidence medical records police complaints messages witness statements Apply for interim relief maintenance protection from abuse and safe housing while the case proceeds All this can be done without filing for divorce
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