India, June 2 -- A Delhi court on Monday reportedly initiated criminal proceedings against a woman for allegedly concealing the fact that she received Rs.10 lakh during her divorce settlement.

The court said that any misuse of the law meant for women's protection had to be 'nipped in the bud,' according to a PTI news agency report.

"Complainant has admitted that all the disputes between the parties were already settled before the family court of southeast district and the first motion of divorce by mutual consent was passed on November 22, 2022, pursuant to which, the complainant received a sum of Rs.10 lakh, out of the total settlement amount of Rs.19 lakh.," judicial magistrate Anam Rais Khan, who was hearing the case said on April 25...