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Dowry demand by In-Laws what action can i take
28-Sep-2023 (In Divorce Law)
Am being harrassed by my sister in laws mentally since day of my marriage,they taunt me, my parents for extra dowry nd gold and vehicle indirectly,& ask me to b slave. they influence my F in law, B in law to torcher me mentally and they speak all false things in relatives blaming me , as am spoiling their family values. I tried to complaint in our caste( vishwa brahmins) where they asked me for a proof, as they are verbal conversations and i tried to adjust myself. I dint record anything nor has any video.They evn as me about life inside my bedroom. And taunt me for not getting pregnant as since 7 days of my marriage (13-11-2015).30lakh worth dowry was given and they say me to get house hold stuff, expenses, 2 &4 wheeler, more gold for me. Gifts fr them from my parents. My FIL, BIL getting into their words are scolding my husband as he is not asking my parents for vehicle. They ask my husband to run their(sisters -2) familys, if he cant, get money frm my parents and supply them.
Based on Section 2 of The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. You can seek protection under approaching a nearest police station and filing a case against your in-laws.
Penalty for demanding dowry.- If any person demands, directly or indirectly, from the parents or other relatives or guardian of a bride or bridegroom, as the case may be, any dowry, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months, but which may extend to two years and with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees.
Protection under Section 498A of IPC says that: S/498-A – Whoever, being the husband or the relative of the husband of a woman, subjects such woman to cruelty shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years and shall also be liable to fine.
So , you better claim for mutual discussion with to sort out matter or try to record conversations/ videos in subject to your harassment and make a copy of it and submit to the nearest women cell for protection. They will allocate a lady constable until you are under safe hands.
Lastly file a bind over case against in laws under 498A – police can arrest only based on proof or else they will lodge compliant and just claim its under process.
Penalty for demanding dowry.- If any person demands, directly or indirectly, from the parents or other relatives or guardian of a bride or bridegroom, as the case may be, any dowry, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months, but which may extend to two years and with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees.
Protection under Section 498A of IPC says that: S/498-A – Whoever, being the husband or the relative of the husband of a woman, subjects such woman to cruelty shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years and shall also be liable to fine.
So , you better claim for mutual discussion with to sort out matter or try to record conversations/ videos in subject to your harassment and make a copy of it and submit to the nearest women cell for protection. They will allocate a lady constable until you are under safe hands.
Lastly file a bind over case against in laws under 498A – police can arrest only based on proof or else they will lodge compliant and just claim its under process.
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Adv. Abhishek Thommandru
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Is dowry case applicable after 7 years?
After seven years of marriage a woman can make a complaint to the Indian Penal Code under Section 498A, provided that the cruelty was committed during marriage. The section 498A of the Indian Penal Code deals with cruelty committed by a husband or his family towards the wife. It also provides punishment for the offender.
What is the time limit for dowry case in India?
You can apply for anticipatory bond at the Sessions Court or High Court. Your wife is not protected by the Dowry Prohibition Act because the limitation period for filing a dowry lawsuit is seven years.
What is the minimum punishment for dowry case?
Dowry Demand Punishment/Penalties: Section 4 of this Act states that anyone who directly or indirectly asks for any dowry, from parents, relatives or guardians, of the bride, bridegroom or both, will be punished with imprisonment of not less than six months, but up to two years, and a fine of not more than...
HI,
madam from your query it is clear that your husband is not harassing you and there is no problem from his side.
it is only your sister in law and others who are harassing you.
first you file DVC cases against your sister in law, bil, fil, and mil in the court except your husband.
in this case you can ask for the separate residential order from the court and court will pass the order and restrict your SIL BIL FIL AND MIL from interfering with your marriage.
you can also complaint against your family elders for their taunts and harassment (mentally) by not solving your problem instead of insulting you.
madam from your query it is clear that your husband is not harassing you and there is no problem from his side.
it is only your sister in law and others who are harassing you.
first you file DVC cases against your sister in law, bil, fil, and mil in the court except your husband.
in this case you can ask for the separate residential order from the court and court will pass the order and restrict your SIL BIL FIL AND MIL from interfering with your marriage.
you can also complaint against your family elders for their taunts and harassment (mentally) by not solving your problem instead of insulting you.
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Adv. Sree K Sivakumar
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Hi
Your grievance comes under the purview of 498A , Dowry prohibition act and Domestic Violence act.
In matrimonial laws, strict proof is not necessary.
All it needs is minimal evidences to substantiate your claim.
You should approach the elders with your complaint and ask them to resolve the issues.
If elders are not supportive, please contact the women's police cell nearest to your martial /parental home and file a case of 498A and under Dowry prohibition case. Once your complaint is registered, probably your inlaws will change their attitude/behaviour towards you.
Your grievance comes under the purview of 498A , Dowry prohibition act and Domestic Violence act.
In matrimonial laws, strict proof is not necessary.
All it needs is minimal evidences to substantiate your claim.
You should approach the elders with your complaint and ask them to resolve the issues.
If elders are not supportive, please contact the women's police cell nearest to your martial /parental home and file a case of 498A and under Dowry prohibition case. Once your complaint is registered, probably your inlaws will change their attitude/behaviour towards you.
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