Here are the steps a husband can take to defend yourself against fraudulent cases of dowry or domestic abuse

Seek legal help
Hire a competent lawyer specialising in dowry or domestic violence cases. “It can be very difficult to counter such allegations. Consult a good lawyer as he can understand the facts and circumstances of the case and guide the client in the right direction. This is important because each case is different and the strategy to counter the allegations will depend on the case,” says Rohan Mahajan of LawRato.com.

Gather evidence
Collect evidence to disprove allegations, including text messages, e-mails, videos, social media posts, or witnesses who contradict the accusations. Preserve evidence that shows the true nature of relationship and your interactions with the spouse. “These could be a voice conversation that shows the husband or family has never demanded dowry, or a message threatening to file a ‘false’ case if alimony demands are not met, or a WhatsApp message/video recording showing normalcy of relations pertaining to the period in which the wife has falsely alleged incidents of cruelty or domestic violence,” says Mahajan.

Document your version
Prepare a detailed account of the events leading up to the false allegations and your perspective on the incidents mentioned in the case.

File a counter case
If the spouse is using false allegations to gain advantage in divorce or child custody, you can file a counter case. However, do this only if you...

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