Woman files criminal case against estranged husband after spending half of divorce settlement; Delhi court intervenes

A Delhi court intervened after a woman filed a criminal case against her estranged husband despite having received half of their divorce settlement. The court initiated suo motu proceedings, finding that the woman had concealed material facts and was abusing the legal process. She had accepted Rs 10 lakh as part of the settlement but then filed a criminal complaint, apparently to extract more. The court emphasized that such conduct, including filing a false affidavit and misusing legal provisions, cannot be tolerated. Separate proceedings were initiated against the woman for perjury and abuse of process, aiming to curb dishonest litigation tactics in matrimonial disputes.