498A Verdict vs Divorce

1. If u file divorve post 498a it will be percieved as prooving her cruelties grounds as in her 498a.
2. She can't take the 498a back it has to be quashed in HC only.
3. Average shelf life of a 498a acquittal that also with lots of running around is 4 - 5 years.
4. Average shelf life of a divorce (contested) case is also roughly the same.
5. In both cases be prepared of side deserts you and your family will receive (in 498a many of your family members could be named accused + in divorce case she is bound to file for maint. as well as multiple maint cases under S. 125 CrpC / DV act).
6. if all above is not enough then be prepared for financial drain / mental sufferings / life and reputition loss in between acquittal / decree and then act accordingly.
ATB with your future preparations.
Rgds.