The accused was charged with assaulting the complainant by banging his head against a wall twice and tearing his lip, requiring eight stitches.
The complainant and accused were in a polygamous marriage under Sharia law.
The accused denied the assault, claiming the injury was self-inflicted or caused by someone else.
The court found the accused's evidence credible and corroborated by her daughter's testimony.
The complainant's evidence was found to be internally inconsistent, inconsistent with his prior affidavit, and motivated by financial and community concerns.
The court concluded the complainant intentionally injured himself after leaving the home and fabricated the assault allegation to gain leverage in family law proceedings and minimize his financial obligations.