Legal Question in Family Law in India

Can a man whose wife has filed a dowry case against him file for divorce, does it affect his case under 498A, 125, maintenance case. And will it mean an expensive divorce for the man. please answer as all these cases are very painful and finances have become a major problem


Asked on 8/19/11, 1:01 am

5 Answers from Attorneys

Sanjay Kalra Sanjay Kalra & Associates

I am very sorry to hear about your pitiable plight , but what to do. Answers to your queries hereinbelow for your perusal:-

1) Yes

2) It depends on both matrimonial and criminal case but both cases have different cause of action(s).

3) Yes for sure.

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Answered on 8/19/11, 1:09 am
Vishwa Arya Arya & Co.

In my opinion, you can file for divorce. The amount of maintainence will depend upon your earning and her earnings and it will not depend upon whether you have filed divorce or not.

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Answered on 8/19/11, 3:46 am
Devansh Bhardwaj Devansh Bhardwaj

Yes you can go for divorce and the amount for maintenance depends upon your income.

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Answered on 8/19/11, 11:14 pm
KarVai Legal Solutions Rajiv Gupta 9811284735 Ch.No: 359, Western Wing, Tis Hazari, Delhi www.karvai.in

u can file for divorce

any amount be it maintenance or alimony depends on your paying capacity

if u cant afford lawyer u can go to legal aid they will help u out

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Answered on 8/20/11, 2:58 am
RAJIV GUPTA (Cell: +91 9811284735) [email protected]

divorce has nothing to do with criminal cases and in case you have a solid ground for divorce, you may go for it.

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Answered on 8/21/11, 11:26 am


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