Domestic violence and divorce
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Anonymous
(Querist) 04 November 2025
This query is : Resolved
Dear Sir/Madam
I would like to seek your legal advice regarding the following matter:
I was granted a mutual consent divorce from my wife on 7th October 2025. However, just two days later (on 9th October 2025), I noticed that she had uploaded a wedding photo with her new husband on Instagram. Her new husband is a Navy Officer, and based on the timing and other circumstances, I have strong reasons to believe that their marriage may have taken place before the divorce decree was finalized. Subsequently, I also came to know that her husband left on a cruise duty on 11th October 2025.
Despite the divorce being finalized, my ex-wife has not withdrawn the pending Domestic Violence case filed against me, and it appears that they have no intention of withdrawing it.
As part of the divorce settlement, I have already paid a total alimony of ₹15 lakh, which includes ₹13 lakh worth of gold and ₹2 lakh in cash. I would like to clarify that the ₹13 lakh worth of gold originally belonged to my mother. My ex-wife had taken this gold with her at the time she left my home, and despite several requests, they were not willing to return it. To settle the matter amicably and avoid further complications during the divorce proceedings, I agreed to let her keep the gold and additionally paid ₹2 lakh in cash as part of the mutual settlement. I also possess the original purchase receipts for that gold, which are in my name/my mother’s name.
In light of these facts, I would like to know:
1. What legal remedies or actions are available if it is established that her remarriage took place before the divorce decree date?
2. What steps can I take regarding the pending Domestic Violence case, given that she has remarried and received the full and final settlement amount?
3. Can I initiate any legal proceedings for fraud, perjury, or concealment of facts based on this situation?
T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate
(Expert) 05 November 2025
You have posted the same query in the forum section today itself, you may visit that thread for more answers
kavksatyanarayana
(Expert) 05 November 2025
Yes.....................................................
