Matrimonial issue and abusive in laws

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You are fully protected under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (PWDV Act). Under this law, mental abuse, verbal abuse, emotional abuse, and economic abuse (like being stopped from studying or working) are all forms of domestic violence. You can file a Domestic Violence Complaint through: The Protection Officer in your district, The Women’s Cell of your local police station, or Directly before the Magistrate Court under Section 12 of the Act. You can seek: Protection Order – to restrain your in-laws from contacting, threatening, or harassing you. Residence Order – you have the right to reside in the matrimonial home, even if it’s in their name. Monetary Relief – for expenses, maintenance, and compensation. Counselling or Mediation – if you want to reconcile with your husband but live separately from the in-laws.

Advocate Shubham Agarwal LawRato