Wife is living with her parents and not coming back to her matrimonial home. Father-in-law mentioned that he wants to take my wife for 4 days. Wife left home and has been living with parents for the past 2 months. Avoiding all contacts and conversations, even family members too not willing to talk. Wife is living with her parents and not coming back to her matrimonial home. What could I do?
To retrieve your wife, you may need to visit your in-laws’ residence. However, if she refuses to return to your marital home and indicates her preference to stay with her parents, you may need to initiate legal action by filing a civil suit for the restitution of conjugal rights.
Under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, you can bring a claim for the restitution of conjugal rights. It is necessary to prove that your wife has withdrawn from the relationship and is unwilling to resume the marriage.
It is not mandatory to issue a legal notice in cases of matrimonial discord. Rather, you may choose to exercise your legal rights as per the statutory laws. Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act provides a recourse for the aggrieved spouse whose partner has unjustifiably separated from them.
