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Can you sue a mistress for emotional distress?
The spouse will require the services of a legal professional when attempting to sue the mistress for emotional distress. The impact on the marriage is important for the claim, and the evidence may support the claim. The lawyer will present the proof to increase possible success in the compensation claim.
Do mistresses have legal rights?
There is no such thing as mistress rights. Unless you have some sort of contractual relationship, you don’t have any rights.
Who can file concubinage case?
wife
Remember that the crime of concubinage is a private crime, therefore only the wife can file the case and no one else (Article 344, RPC). If your marriage to your husband was already declared null and void by the court, you are no longer his wife.
Can a woman file a complaint against her husband?
A woman can file a complaint against the husband or any of his relative. A woman who is staying in a live-in relationship with a man can also file a case against him if he commits the offence of domestic violence.
What can a magistrate do in a domestic violence case?
Compensation orders: In addition to above-mentioned reliefs, the Magistrate may also on an application being made by you, pass an order directing the accused to pay the compensation and damages for the injuries, including mental torture and emotional distress, caused by the acts of domestic violence.
Can a woman file a domestic violence case?
A woman who is staying in a live-in relationship with a man can also file a case against him if he commits the offence of domestic violence.
Can a wife file a criminal case for concubinage?
The wife must not consent of such setting, because if she consents, she can no longer file a criminal case for concubinage. So, if you are a wife and you learned that your husband is having an affair, but your husband’s act does not fall into any of these three grounds for concubinage : sexual intercourse under scandalous circumstances