You can issue legal notice to wife to withdraw false and defamatory statements made against you 

if she refuses to do so you can  file case of defamation against your wife under section 500 of IPC 

In the case of Smt. Madhuri Mukund Chitnis Vs. Mukund Martand Chitnis and another reported in MANU/MH/0120/1990 : 1990 CRL. L.J. 2084, the Bombay High Court was pleased to observe that, the imputations made in a proceeding which is filed in a Court is clearly a publication. It further observed that even a publication to an authority over the person against whom the imputations are made must be held to be sufficient publication which falls within the purview of the said Section 499 of IPC.

2) you can use DV case allegations to file case against wife 

- Under sections 500 of the Indian Penal Code, defamation is a criminal offence.

- Further, defamatory acts can include “words either spoken or intended to be read", signs or visible representations, which are published or put up in the public domain. The offence is punishable with up to two years imprisonment, a fine or both.

- In the legal sense, both husband and wife are one person and the communication of a defamatory matter from the husband to the wife or vice versa is no publication and will not come within the purview of section 499 & 500.

- Further , the Section 122 of the Indian Evidence Act 1872 deals with privileged communications between husband and wife and makes them out of the scope of section 499 i.e. Defamation, except in suits between married persons, or in a proceeding in which one married person is prosecuted for any crime committed against the other.

- However, if she is making the said allegations publicly then it will come under the defamation 

- Karnataka High Court has convicted a woman under section 500 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 on the finding that the statements made by her against her husband before the Family Court in a matrimonial case amounted to 'criminal defamation.

- Hence you can file a complaint against her for the said defamation acts. 

Dear client,

As per section 499 and 500 of IPC it states that any person who is guilty of defamation another shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to 2 years or with fine or with both. 

Defamation is a legal term referring to any remark that damages an individual's reputation.

There are two categories of defamation: libel (written remarks) and slander (spoken remarks). To prove a defamation case, specific criteria typically need to be satisfied.

False Statement: The remark must be untrue. Truth serves as a defense against defamation.
Publication: The remark must be communicated to someone other than the person being defamed.
Injury: The remark must harm the subject's reputation.
Unprivileged: The remark must not be protected by any legal privilege (e.g., in some instances, statements made during legal proceedings are privileged).

Although statements made during legal proceedings are typically protected by privilege, false allegations made outside of court may serve as grounds for a defamation claim. Seeking advice from an lawyer in both defamation and family law will offer the most suitable guidance for your specific circumstances.

Thank you.

Defamation in simple words is nothing but to insult someone's reputation in society. Its important to understand the Laws relating to defamation to ensure that one's reputation is protected and also the freedom of speech is balanced.

Courts have given great importance to truth as a defense in defamation cases. The defamation should be seen from the view of right thinking person.

Imputation made in good faith by person for protection of his or other’s interests.-It is not defamation to make an imputation on the character of another provided that the imputation be made in good faith for the protection of the interests of the person making it, or of any other person, or for the public good.

However if yo feel that it is defaming your reputation, you first issue a legal notice and then follow it up with a criminal complaint.

Yes if the contents are defamatory then you can file

• Defamation: In India, defamation can be both a civil wrong and a criminal offense. It is defined as making a false statement that harms the reputation of a person. Your wife's statements about your mental health, porn habits, and other untrue allegations could potentially fall under this definition.

• Proof of Defamation: To establish a defamation case, you need to prove that the statements were:

  • False
  • Published (communicated to a third party)
  • Caused harm to your reputation

• Husband-Wife Privilege: Your lawyer is likely referring to the legal concept of "spousal privilege" or "marital communication privilege." This principle, in some jurisdictions, protects confidential communications between spouses from being used as evidence in court. However, this privilege doesn't apply to communications made in the presence of third parties.

• Third-Party Disclosure: If your wife made these defamatory statements to other people, it removes the spousal privilege and potentially strengthens your case for defamation.

• Evidence: Gather evidence to support your claim. This could include:

  • Witness testimonies from people who heard the defamatory statements.
  • Any written or recorded evidence of the statements.
  • Proof that the statements are false (e.g., medical records to refute mental health claims).

• Civil vs. Criminal Defamation: You can file a civil defamation suit for damages or a criminal defamation complaint, seeking punishment for your wife. Your lawyer can help you decide which route is best suited for your case