Family is the foundation of life, specifically in a country of culture like India. It begins with birth, adoption or marriage and thereafter requires endless support among the members for a longer run. This is the theory for an ideal Indian family. But then, there are loopholes to such a perfect setup. Just like the government, a household also has dominion issues. Sometimes, such authoritative concerns begin with the entry of a new member called the daughter-in-law. Adjustment in a new habitat has its own bumps which seldom ruin the picture of ‘happily ever after’ for the woman. Here, we are going to discuss the legal view of the agony of women facing cruelty in their marital homes.