Husband Hide About His Sister Despression

994 votes

Well, If your Mother in Law has hidden pivotal truth about your Sister in Law's Depression and as such, replying upon it, you and your family members got you married in that family with the Brother of your sister in law, then, based on mere this ground, you will not be able to get your marriage declared as null and void with the Borther of your Sister in Law.

Advocate Pankaj Bajaj LawRato

572 votes

Mental Cruelty (Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, or Other Personal Laws): Using your sister-in-law's condition as an excuse to burden you with household work while involving her in important discussions could amount to mental cruelty, a ground for seeking relief such as divorce or judicial separation, depending on your marital situation. Domestic Violence (Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005): If this misrepresentation or subsequent treatment has caused mental, emotional, or financial harm, you may file a complaint under this act. The court can grant protection orders, compensation, or residence rights. 2. Legal Remedies Available Annulment of Marriage (Section 12, Hindu Marriage Act, 1955): If this concealment was significant enough to affect your decision to marry, you may file for annulment on the grounds of fraud, provided the petition is filed within one year of discovering the fraud. Divorce: If the situation persists and affects your mental well-being, you may file for divorce citing mental cruelty under the Hindu Marriage Act, or applicable personal law. Criminal Complaint: If you have been subjected to harassment or cruelty due to this situation, you can file a complaint under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which addresses cruelty by the husband or his relatives. Medical records of the sister-in-law confirming her depression. Evidence of misrepresentation (e.g., messages, witnesses, or any other relevant documentation). Proof of how this concealment and subsequent actions have affected your life post-marriage (e.g., mental health reports, financial burden, etc.). 4. Next Steps Consult a Family Lawyer: Share all details of your situation and gather the evidence required to build a case. Conclusion You have legal remedies against the concealment of your sister-in-law's mental health condition and the subsequent emotional burden you have faced. Pursue legal action or counseling based on your goals—whether it's reconciliation, separation, or compensation.

Advocate Vikrant C Deshpande LawRato

508 votes

Hi What is your issue? Do you have any problem due the depression of the sister in law ? Have it affected your marriage in any way ? What kind of relief are you looking at? And how old is your marriage Ned to know all this to answer this precisely Thanks

Advocate Susmita Jagtap LawRato