Punjab & Haryana High Court Imposes 50K Cost On Woman For 'Harassing' Estranged Husband By Filing Complaint After Mutual Divorce

In a recent ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court imposed a cost on a woman who, after a mutual divorce settlement, filed a harassment complaint against her estranged husband. The court determined that the complaint was frivolous and intended to harass the ex-husband, who had previously agreed to a divorce under mutual consent. The judge criticized the misuse of legal provisions and emphasized that litigation should not be used as a tool for harassment post-divorce. The woman was ordered to pay costs for the court proceedings, highlighting the court's stance against the abuse of legal processes.