What legal action if husband drinks, abuses, and beats me?

He regularly tortures me, drinks frequently, uses abusive language, and sometimes even beats me. What legal action can I take against him?

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Ayantika Mondal
Advocate Ayantika Mondal Answered: 02 Apr 2026

Dear Client, if your husband drinks, abuses and physically assaults you, you can take legal action under the Indian law. You may file a complaint for cruelty under. Section 115 and 117 Of BNS and seek protection under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005. You can also approach the police or a magistrate for Protection Orders, residence rights, maintenance and compensation and in case of immediate danger contact the police. I hope this helps and if you have any further issues do not hesitate to contact us.

A M Iktear Uddin (Anik)
Advocate A M Iktear Uddin (anik) Answered: 31 Mar 2026

Dear client, If your husband is regularly torturing you, drinking, abusing you, even beating you occasionally; you can file a police complaint, Domestic violence, and purchasing of maintenance. You can also take action under and under Section 85, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS). Take photos of injuries, medical documentation, and communication as evidence. If you have any query please feel free to contact us.

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Advocate By LEAD INDIA Answered: 30 Mar 2026

  If your husband regularly tortures you, drinks, abuses you, and sometimes beats you, you can file a police complaint, a domestic violence case, and seek maintenance. You may also take action under Section 85, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS). Keep medical records, injury photos, and chats as evidence. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.  

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