• My partner married an another girl

Hello sir/mam, 

I was in a relationship for 4 years (known him for 8 years). We were PhD students from same Institute. From the start of the relationship, he was always afraid to open up to his parents about our love, because they won't be able to accept it. He had never given me a strong verbal commitment that he'll come out of his parents and marry me. He gave me a emotional anf physical commitment. I believed in his love. And, I always believed that he would definitely talk about us when his parents brought thr topic of his marriage. His parents started seeing girls for him, but he never opened up about us. I told him many times to open up about us, but he never did. We were together till August first week, and, he went and got engaged to someone in third week of August. I again insisted him to stop the marriage, but he started to emotionally blackmail me, by self hurting and so. In the same time, I got an opportunity to move abroad and I moved from India thinking that change of place will help me overcome this. But actually, it made me realise how much I loved him more. Everyday from august till last sunday, I was trying to convince him to stop the marriage. The real issue here is, he also still loves me, but he is so stubborn not go against his family. I even tried to convey it to his parents and even the bride's family. But they took advantage of my situation that im away from home country and proceeded with marriage. Im in worst phase of my life and im not sure what to do. Please help me.
Asked 22 days ago in Family Law
Religion: Hindu

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13 Answers

It is all your illusion that the man loves you. Man is selfish who has merely used you. There is no future with such man  Donot waste time and move on in your life. 

Siddharth Srivastava
Advocate, Delhi
1433 Answers

1. Acceptance and Emotional Healing:


  • Acknowledge Reality: The fact that your partner proceeded with marriage despite your efforts indicates a lack of willingness on his part to prioritize your relationship. Accepting this can be the first step toward healing.

  • Give Yourself Space: It's natural to grieve, but ensure you focus on yourself. Take time to process your emotions and prioritize self-care.

2. Seek Support:


  • Talk to Someone You Trust: Share your feelings with close friends or family who can provide emotional support.

  • Professional Counseling: Consider reaching out to a therapist or counselor to help you cope with the emotional impact and rebuild your self-esteem.

3. Legal Perspective:

  • Since there was no formal commitment (e.g., engagement, legal agreements), there may be limited grounds for legal action.
  • If he made false promises to marry and it led to significant consequences (e.g., harm to your reputation, financial losses), you could consult a lawyer to understand if a case under Section 417 (Cheating) or other relevant laws is possible.

4. Moving Forward:


  • Focus on Your Growth: Pursue your personal and professional goals. Moving abroad presents new opportunities and a fresh start.

  • Cut Communication: Staying in contact will only prolong your pain. Establish boundaries to prevent further emotional distress.

5. Empower Yourself:

  • Reflect on the relationship to understand the patterns and lessons. This will help you identify and avoid similar situations in the future.
  • Surround yourself with positivity and work on building a fulfilling life independent of your past relationship.

This phase, though painful, is temporary. Focus on rediscovering your self-worth and building a future filled with opportunities. You deserve someone who is willing to stand by you without hesitation or compromise.

For detailed, personalized advice, consider a phone consultancy. Hope you find the information helpful. If you could spare two minutes of your time to write a review, it would be greatly appreciated and bring immense happiness to read it.

Thank you.
Shubham Goyal

Shubham Goyal
Advocate, Delhi
379 Answers

There's no commitment neither there was any physical relationship on the promise of marriage, in that case you may not be able to even take any legal action against him for cheating or breach of trust etc.

In fact it took so many years to recognise his character, thank God that you didn't get married to him otherwise there are possibilities that he would have fled you after marriage over the fear of his parents harassment.

You may have to gather courage to ignore him totally and move on instead of lamenting or yearning for him anymore.

T Kalaiselvan
Advocate, Vellore
87508 Answers
2349 Consultations

Now you can file a cheating case against him. If you were living in with him you can also file a Domestic violence case. 

Prashant Nayak
Advocate, Mumbai
32721 Answers
208 Consultations

You should forget your ex boy friend and move on in life 

 

you had consensual sex with your boyfriend,  

 

you may file a case of rape against your boyfriend on the grounds that had sex with you under promise of marriage.

Ajay Sethi
Advocate, Mumbai
97306 Answers
7860 Consultations

His situation is neither here nor there. 

If he wants sail on the two boats together then ultimately he will submerge in water.

This issue has no legal aspect to advise except asking you to come out of this relationship which does not seem to have any future.

The quicker you accept this harsh reality, sooner you will find peace with you. 

Devajyoti Barman
Advocate, Kolkata
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519 Consultations

You have option of filing criminal complaint  against him under Section 69 of BNS for the  offence of sexual intercourse by employing deceitful means by making promise to marry. Punishment  for such offence imprisonment  up to ten years. It for you to decide. But the  best option is just forget it and proceed with life. Having marred he is unlikely to come back.

Ravi Shinde
Advocate, Hyderabad
4305 Answers
42 Consultations

You can file a defamation case and false verbal contract case against him and his family, that not marrying with you. And played with your life physically and emotionally. And took advantage of your to marry or engaged with other girl when you are abroad.

Ganesh Kadam
Advocate, Pune
12997 Answers
263 Consultations

Hi. As per our situations you have no other options either you to lodge the police complaint  or to leave him.  You have to think twice and move on.

Pradeep Bharathipura
Advocate, Bangalore
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338 Consultations

The Supreme Court has expressed concerns about the trend of using criminal law against men for rape after a long consensual relationship ends. The court has said that a breakup between a consenting couple cannot be considered a crime if the relationship was consensual at the beginning

Ajay Sethi
Advocate, Mumbai
97306 Answers
7860 Consultations

While your need for clarity and closure is valid, legally compelling someone to provide answers or explain their actions in a private relationship is difficult unless there has been a violation of law. Here are your options:

Legal Remedies:

  1. Defamation Complaint:

    • If his sister made derogatory remarks about your character or reputation, you can file a defamation complaint under Section 499/500 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Evidence, such as recordings or witnesses, will be essential.

  2. Legal Notice for Harassment:

    • If his family continues to harass you, send them a legal notice demanding they cease such behavior. If the harassment persists, file a police complaint under Section 506 IPC (Criminal Intimidation).

  3. Mediation:

    • You can request a neutral mediator (through legal or informal means) to facilitate a conversation between you and him to seek the answers you need. This, however, requires voluntary participation from his side.

  4. Cheating Case (Only If Misrepresentation Exists):

    • If you believe he made false promises of marriage with the intention to deceive, you could pursue legal action under Section 417 IPC (Cheating). However, this requires strong evidence of his intent to mislead you.

Practical Advice:

  • Closure Without Legal Action:

    • While the legal system can address defamation, harassment, or deceit, it cannot enforce personal clarity. Often, closure comes from within, by accepting that some answers may remain unknown.

  • Document the Harassment:

    • Maintain records of any hurtful or defamatory communication from his family for future use if needed.

  • Focus on Healing:

    • Consider counseling to help you process this emotionally challenging situation and rebuild your confidence.

Using legal routes can bring accountability but may not always provide the emotional clarity you seek. Ensure any action you take aligns with your goals for self-respect and peace.

For personalized guidance, consider a phone consultancy. Hope you find this information helpful. If you could spare two minutes to write a review, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Shubham Goyal

Shubham Goyal
Advocate, Delhi
379 Answers

The said aspect of yours stated above is an emotional perspective but in legal parlance no case is made out in such conditions 

Prashant Nayak
Advocate, Mumbai
32721 Answers
208 Consultations

You may not be able to take any legal action against him or his parents if he refuses to marry you.

There's no commitment neither there was any physical relationship on the promise of marriage, in that case you may not be able to even take any legal action against him for cheating or breach of trust etc.

You may consider this as another bad event in your life, forget it, and move one because law cannot sympathize you for the sentimental or emotional feelings

T Kalaiselvan
Advocate, Vellore
87508 Answers
2349 Consultations

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