Legal Question in Family Law in India

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My husband beating me more and also police warned him eventhough

he not stopped. After giving strong warning he is not comming to home. Present i am alone we our own house but he is with their parents 40 km. away and he is forcing me to come but i have doubt they may kill by beating with his parents support hence i am not going till date i have not booked case. Is there right to me to ask maintenance for me and for my 1 year son thru legal. I am not ready to give divorce.


Asked on 2/13/09, 6:56 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sudershan Goel India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate

Re: family law

You may

a) register a criminal case u/s 498-A IPC

b) make a complaint under D.V.A.

c) seek maintenance under H.A.M.A. and also under DVA.

You may continue living in the house and call the police whenever you face any threat of physical abuse.

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Answered on 2/13/09, 7:03 am


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