@ Author Sai Ram
1. The fact that you have quoted two sections of the Indian Penal code, makes one feel that you have already retained an attorney of records who has convinved you beyond a reasonable doubt that you have a case- whoa !! . Am I correct in inferring this ?
2. Perhaps, this move of litigating may give you some solace from getting back at him legally but do you think this will make him change his mind and instead of shopping around for another lady, he will come back to you - unlikely but not ruled out.
2. You have not mentioned if this live in arrangement has led to you getting pregnent ? If there is a child of unmarried parents in the making, perhaps, there may be some legal remedy for the protection of the child. Details may help solicit other remedies from the readers, as it appears from a credible Advocate that there is no legal basis to legalising the live in relationship.
( Unlike countries like US, where a live in relationship is legally recognised and you get benefits equivalent to married couple, such as medical, health benefits, tax benefits. It is called as " Domestic Partner". Want to be the first one to write to the law commission with an appeal ?? - there is always that first one to lead the way.Again, there is no gurentee of the relationship - if one of the partners move out, the domestic partner relationship is dissolved and either parties cannot claim benefits. Homes*xual and lesbian relationships are also legally recognised as domestic partners. We are a vee bit away from calling a human and animal living together as a family. It is not uncommon to see people kissing their dogs and even sleeping with them - irrelavent, but gives a perspective )
3. Perhaps, the suggestion of Tajobs of inviting your attorney of records to this forum and thrashing the statues so quoted may well give you a perspective of what to expect as the case drags forward.
( May save you money, time and a REALITY CHECK).
Curious- why your advocate didnt add "criminal breach of trust or breach of trust" to this suit ?
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Section 506 of Indian Penal Code
Punishment for criminal intimidation.-Whoever commits, the offence of criminal intimidation shall be punished with imprisonment of either descripttion for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both;
If threat be to cause death or grievous hurt, etc.-and if the threat be to cause death or grievous hurt, or to cause the destruction of any property by fire, or to cause an offence punishable with death or [imprisonment for life], or with imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years, or to impute, unchastity to a woman, shall be punished with imprisonment of either descripttion for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both.
CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE
Para I: Punishment-Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both-Non-cognizable-Bailable-Triable by any Magistrate-Compoundable by the person intimidated .
Para II: Punishment-Imprisonment for 7 years, or fine, or both-Non-cognizable-Bailable-Triable by Magistrate of the first class-Non-compoundable.
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Section 417. Punishment for cheating
Whoever cheats shall be punished with imprisonment of either descripttion for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.
Disclaimer: I am not a advocate/lawyer/law student. Matter submitted as is with no gurentees, warranties or accuracy claimed. Use at own risk.
