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Bhopal Couple Discover Fake Divorce Four Years Later

A couple in Bhopal thought they had gotten divorced.

Someone claiming to be a lawyer gave them a document saying their marriage had ended.

They paid the person a large fee.

The couple did not know that only a family court can issue a real divorce decree.

They learned four years later that the document was fake.

This means the law still considers them married.

The husband then asked the court to restore their marital relationship.

The case shows why people need to check legal documents carefully.

Key facts

Location: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Marriage: The couple married in 2022.
Initial separation: The woman left her matrimonial home two days after the wedding.
Allegation: She alleged that her husband was impotent.
Fraudulent document: A person claiming to be a lawyer gave them a formal-looking document declaring the marriage dissolved.
Discovery: The couple learned four years later that the document had no legal validity.
Legal action: The husband filed a petition seeking restitution of conjugal rights.
Case observation: Counsellor Shail Awasthi said the case highlights a gap in legal literacy.

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