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After our wedding, I moved to Canada with my husband, but he began verbally abusing me, mentally torturing me, and threatening to destroy my life if I did not obey him. He would throw things when angry, and I now live separately because I fear for my safety. Meanwhile, my in-laws in India are damaging my reputation by sharing details of my past, which I disclosed privately to my husband, and showing my personal photographs in Western clothes to shame me and pressure me into returning to him. My husband often said he married me only to cook for him. I want to know my legal options.
You can take legal action in Canada and India. Since you fear your husband may harm you, stay in a safe place and contact Canadian police if you are in immediate danger. Verbal abuse, threats, and controlling behaviour may qualify as domestic violence under Canadian law.Save messages and evidence of threats or misuse of photos. Consult a Canadian family lawyer about protection orders and immigration rights, and an Indian lawyer about action against your in-laws. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.