Legal Question in Family Law in India

I am hindu and I was coerced into marrying a guy I never liked because it was a demand from in-laws of my elder sister that they'll take her for a daughter in law only if both daughters get married to their sons. It's been three years now and the man I'm married to has been abusive and has sexually and mentally abused me. My parents do not want me to get divorced as that will jeopardize my elder sisters relationship with her husband. I now fear for my life and cannot be living in misery all my life. I've been beaten up by my husband and in-laws. I want freedom. Please help me. I want to file for annulment of wedding. How do I go about it. I'm being threatened everyday.


Asked on 3/25/18, 7:09 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Santosh Goswami,Advocate sure shot legal

Dear Client

The facts were perfect for an annulment petition but you have delayed seeking relief . The limitation period is one year u/s 12(1)(c) under which your case falls. But if there is sexual and mental abuse which could constitute cruelty, we could still explore divorce. One more option is to explore filing a petition for annulment cum divorce seeking relief in alternative. Yes, it could be possible. Matter calls for a discussion.

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Answered on 3/27/18, 8:17 pm


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