My husband tortures me mentally every day I am in Kolkata what legal options do I have
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Mental cruelty is punishable under Section 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, formerly Section 498A IPC, and you can also seek protection under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005. File a complaint at the Crime Against Women Cell or the nearest police station in Kolkata, documenting instances of cruelty with dates and witnesses. You can seek a protection order, residence order, and monetary relief from the Magistrate under West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act 1997. You can also file for divorce on grounds of cruelty before the family court in West Bengal. If police do not act on your complaint, approach the Calcutta High Court under Article 226 for directions.
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