What Cases Can a Wife File Against Her Husband? Complete Legal Guide (India) In this video, we explain all the important legal cases and rights available to a wife when she faces domestic violence, cruelty, dowry harassment, maintenance issues, or wrongful eviction from her matrimonial home. You will learn: ✅ 1. Domestic Violence (DV) Case – Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 Protection orders Residence rights Monetary relief Custody & compensation ✅ 2. Cruelty / Harassment Case – Section 498A IPC or 85 BNS Physical or mental cruelty Dowry-related harassment Legal procedure & punishment ✅ 3. Maintenance Case – Section 125 CrPC or 144 BNSS Monthly maintenance Interim (temporary) maintenance When and how a wife can claim support ✅ 4. FIR / Police Complaint For assault, abuse, threats, dowry demands, or forceful eviction Steps to file an FIR at the police station or online ✅ 5. Stridhan & Property Rights Recovery of jewellery, furniture, gifts, bank items Legal procedures for returning wife’s property 👩⚖️ Who Can File These Cases? Married women Divorced women (for certain sections) Women in live-in relationships (DV Act protections) 📚 This video is for awareness & legal education only. 👉 If you have any personal legal problem, always consult a qualified advocate. Khirud Nath Ph-7002852243