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Previous marriage not disclosed


22-Mar-2025 (In Divorce Law)
I m Hindu who recently married and cohabited with my wife for 26 days before traveling overseas for work. After 2 to 3 months, I got to know that my wife had two previous marriages. She disclosed only her first marriage and provided the corresponding divorce papers. We met on online matrimony and she totally concealed her 2nd marriage. During marriage registration, she submitted documents related to her first divorce. She has significant anger issues & has become abusive & threatening me for dv
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Your marriage may be impacted by fraud and concealment under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. You may have legal grounds for annulment or divorce. Additionally, if threats or abuse are involved, criminal remedies may be available. Further legal steps should be taken after a detailed consultation
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