DEFENSES BY HUSBAND IN MATRIMONIAL CASES
As we are already aware that due to the presence of Pro Women Laws in our country women are being benefited in some or the other way. The legislator intent behind enacting the laws which are bent in favour of the women was to ensure EQUIV STATUS of both men and woman. It has been rampantly seen that the law is being misused as a tool to extract money from the husband, who may be actually innocent with no-fault. In this blog, we're trying to suggest what possible defenses' can be taken, while you are defending a case filed against you by your wife. Before proceeding with the Defenses, the cases which women generally file are:- The case under Section 125 Code of Criminal Procedure for maintenance The case under Section 13 Hindu Marriage Act for Divorce The case under Section 12 of the Domestic Violence Act for Domestic Violence The case under Section 498 A/ 406 India Penal Code for harassment. In all the above-stated cases women may seek following reliefs fr...