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Wife is saying that she'll file false Dowry Case and Can Take Money


07-Aug-2025 (In Divorce Law)
Wife is saying that she'll file false Dowry Case and Can Take Maintenance from me lifetime
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Answer #1
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If your wife is threatening you with filing a false dowry case kindly register NC against it. You can opt for pre litigation counseling. If you go for that you will get an idea of what your wife is thinking. If she intentionally doing all the these things then it will be best for you to opt divorce.
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Answer #2
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only this sentence cannot help to solve the issue you need to send the whole issue in detail so that proper advice can be given after going through the situation. only saying the she is going to file dowry case supreme court have given direction regarding this which police need to follow and regarding maintenance need to go through facts of case
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Answer #3
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If your wife is threatening to file a false dowry case against you then you need to preserve and record all evidence of her threats like calls, messages as these recordings can be useful to prevent false cases. In false dowry cases, courts are vigilant and they require strong evidence against you to take any action. You may also file a police complaint stating that you are being harassed by your wife and are being threatened with false cases. This complaint can deter your wife from pressurising you. Also your wife cannot claim maintenance from you for a lifetime as maintenance depends on the wife's financial status (if she is earning or not) , husband's income, time period of marriage, etc.
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Answer #4
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Well, you would have recorded such statements made by her to be produced in Court as Evidence in consonance with Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam under the concerned provisions of law. You can also approach Media.
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Answer #5
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If she files a false dowry case (498A IPC / Dowry Prohibition Act), keep proof of no demand. Lifetime maintenance is not automatic and depends on her need. Precautions: Keep written communication, proof of expenses and her income, avoid situations for false claims, and file 503 IPC complaint if threatened. Note: Rajesh Sharma vs. State of U.P. (2017) – Misuse of 498A safeguards Manish Jain vs. Akanksha Jain (2017) – Maintenance is need-based Please read these cases for better understanding.
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