India, Nov. 26 -- Celina Jaitly, actor and former Miss India, has levelled a series of serious allegations against her estranged husband, Austrian entrepreneur Peter Haag, as her domestic violence case came up before a Mumbai court this week. The petition, filed under provisions of the Domestic Violence Act, accuses Haag of years of cruelty, manipulation and financial control.

Here are 10 of the most shocking claims made by Celina Jaitly - through her petition, her lawyer and her public statements:

Severe emotional, physical, sexual and verbal abuse: Celina Jaitly has alleged "severe emotional, physical, sexual and verbal abuse" throughout the marriage. In her plea, she claims the abuse became so severe that she was forced to flee their...