If a husband disobeys a court order in India, it can lead to legal consequences, depending on the nature of the order and the case involved (e.g., maintenance, custody, domestic violence, divorce, etc.). Below are the key consequences and remedies available: 1. Contempt of Court Law Involved: Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 If a husband wilfully disobeys a court’s direction/order, he may be held guilty of civil or criminal contempt. Penalties under Section 12 of the Act: Imprisonment up to 6 months Fine up to ₹2,000 Or both 2. Execution Petition If the husband does not comply with a maintenance order, custody order, or property-related decree, the wife can file an execution petition under the Civil Procedure Code, 1908 (Order 21 CPC). Court can: Attach property or bank accounts Order salary deduction Issue warrant of arrest (in some cases) 3. Maintenance Non-Payment Under Section 125 of CrPC, if the husband fails to pay ordered maintenance: The wife can approach the Magistrate. The court can issue a warrant for recovery. If he still does not pay, he may be imprisoned up to 1 month for each month of default. 4. Domestic Violence Act Orders (Protection, Residence, etc.) If the husband disobeys a protection/residence/monetary relief order under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005: He commits a punishable offence under Section 31 of the Act. Punishment: Imprisonment up to 1 year, or fine up to ₹20,000, or both. 5. Custody Orders (under Guardians and Wards Act or Family Law) If the husband refuses to hand over the child or violates custody orders: The wife can file for execution of the custody order. He may be held in contempt of court. The court may also issue a non-bailable warrant. Steps the Wife Can Take: File an application for contempt or execution. Approach the family or magistrate court for enforcement. In serious cases, approach the High Court for stronger intervention.