Understanding Matrimonial Disputes for Legal Light Consulting – LLC

Matrimonial disputes can be complex and emotionally challenging. In this scenario, both parties were Hindu at the time of marriage, and the marriage was solemnized according to Hindu rituals.

The wife was pregnant at the time of marriage, and the husband is facing cruelty through threats, intimidation, and humiliation. Despite attempts at compromise socially, the issues persist.

Probable Remedies and Legal Actions

1. Mediation

Mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps the disputing parties reach a settlement. In this case, a mediation notice has been served as mandatory, but mediation has not been initiated, which is a requirement.

Act & Sections:

• Family Courts Act, 1984
  • Section 9: Duty of Family Court to make efforts for settlement
• Civil Procedure Code
  • Section 89: Settlement of Dispute outside the court
  • Order 32-A, Rule 3: Duty of Court to make efforts for settlement

Procedural Aspects:

• Mediation Act, 2003
  • Section 13: Territorial jurisdiction to undertake mediation
  • Section 21: Non-Settlement report
  • Section 27: Enforcement of mediated settlement agreement
  • Section 28: Challenge to mediated settlement agreement
  • Section 29: Limitation

2. Divorce

Divorce is a legal remedy to dissolve the marriage when reconciliation is not possible.

Act & Section:

• The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
  • Section 13: Grounds for Divorce

Jurisdiction:

• Where the marriage took place, or
• Where the respondent was residing at the time of presentation of the petition, or
• Where the parties last resided together, or
• Where the respondent is residing on the date of presentation of the petition

Limitation Period:

• The act does not define any limits in the case of matrimonial disputes.

3. Criminal Proceedings

If the husband is facing cruelty, he may seek legal recourse through criminal proceedings.

Act & Sections:

• The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
  • Section 173: Information in cognizable cases
  • Section 175: Police officer’s power to investigate cognizable case

Jurisdiction:

• Where the marriage took place, or
• Where the respondent was residing at the time of presentation of the petition, or
• Where the parties last resided together, or
• Where the respondent is residing on the date of presentation of the petition

Limitation Period:

• The act does not define any limits in the case of matrimonial disputes.

Conclusion

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