Man Files Police Complaint Against Wife Over Alleged Harassment In Bengaluru

A 35-year-old man from Govindarajnagar has lodged a police complaint against his wife and her relatives, accusing them of harassment, false impotency claims, and physical assault just three months into their marriage. The case, registered at Govindarajnagar Police Station, highlights escalating domestic tensions that began with unfulfilled marital expectations and culminated in a violent confrontation, underscoring the complexities of personal disputes in modern urban India.

The couple, married on May 5, 2025, initially resided together at Saptagiri Palace in Bengaluru. According to the First Information Report (FIR), the man's 29-year-old wife grew suspicious about the lack of consummation three months post-wedding, labelling him impotent and pressuring him into a medical evaluation. The man alleged that physicians cleared him of any physical incapacity, attributing the delay to mental stress and recommending patience.

Despite this, he claims his wife persisted with demands for Rs 2 crore in compensation, framing it as redress for his alleged failure to meet marital duties—a claim that legal experts note could intersect with provisions under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for extortion and cruelty.

Tensions boiled over on August 17 when the wife and her relatives allegedly stormed the man's Govindarajnagar residence, assaulting him and his family members. The complainant described the incident as a premeditated attack, prompting him to seek police intervention.

Authorities have invoked IPC Sections 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), 504 (intentional insult), and 506 (criminal intimidation) against the accused, with investigations underway to verify the allegations and potential counterclaims. No arrests have been reported yet, but police sources indicate counselling sessions may be mandated to explore reconciliation, given the recency of the union.

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This incident reflects a rising trend in Bengaluru, where domestic violence complaints—often bidirectional—have surged 15% in 2025, per Karnataka State Women's Commission data, fuelled by urban stressors like financial pressures and mismatched expectations. While the man seeks protection and justice, the case also raises questions about gender-neutral approaches to marital discord under laws like the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, which predominantly addresses female victims but allows male complainants in harassment scenarios.

As the probe progresses, it serves as a cautionary tale on communication breakdowns in early marriages, with family courts likely to play a pivotal role in resolution.

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