Hi,
This is a query regarding my best friend who hid her marriage details because she was forced to do so.
In 2010, my friend X was forced to marry her friend(Y) at that time, since he attempted suicide and threatened her he wouldnt live if she did not marry him. So, X who is scared she might be responsible for the death of her friend, decided to sign papers. She was reluctant but Y's friends persuaded her that after he settles down he will give her a divorce.
So she got married unwillingly, she couldnt tell her parents or anyone. She lived like this for two years, asking for divorce from Y everyday. She stayed at a girls hostel doing job, while the guy stayed with his family in other city.
In 2012, I met her and she helped me lot in life and she shared with me this secret. I told her to contact a lawyer asap if he is not giving her divorce. But she was afraid her parents might come to know and she waited for the guy to take steps. I immediately knew that the guy was playing with her. The guy constantly doubted her with other guys and mentally tortured her.
Two months back in 2013 her parents fixed her engagement not knowing the girls situation. She didnt tell Y about this engagement too. Now she is stuck completely, not knowing what to do.
What is the way out for her? She hasnt stayed with the guy for more than 2 years. No relation or nothing. She always treated him as a friend, but he took advantage. She wants to get a divorce in court without mentioning about the suicide attempts by the guy because she doesnt want to spoil the guys life or defame his family. SHe wants to do it peacefully with mutual consent. But the guy is keeping on delaying playing with her mind and blackmailing he will tell her parents about the marriage.
Please advise on how to proceed legally. SHe is ready to inform her mom about her situation. SHe stays in Chennai. Please help.
Thank you.
P.S. I havent used names since she is concerned about her family name.
