Updated On: 02 June, 2025 09:28 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
A Delhi court has initiated criminal proceedings against a woman for allegedly concealing that she had received rs10 lakh as part of a divorce settlement. The case, heard by Judicial Magistrate Anam Rais Khan, stemmed from a criminal complaint filed by the woman herself. The court noted that any misuse of laws must be addressed firmly

A Delhi court initiates criminal proceedings in a divorce settlement case, stressing the need to curb misuse of women protection laws at the outset. File Photo.
A Delhi court has initiated criminal proceedings against a woman for allegedly concealing the fact that she had received Rs 10 lakh during her divorce settlement, reported the PTI.
The court observed that any misuse of laws meant for the protection of women must be curbed at the outset.
Judicial Magistrate Anam Rais Khan was hearing a criminal complaint filed by the woman herself.