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Legal Guidance for Dowry Harassment and Neglect of Ill Wife


09-Nov-2023 (In Divorce Law)
I am seeking urgent legal advice and guidance on a distressing matter affecting my family. My real sister's husband has subjected us to severe emotional and financial distress. During the marriage, our family provided a dowry amounting to almost two crores INR, which included various assets such as a car, gold, and other valuables. Additionally, he took my brother's motorcycle and my scooter without consent or legal transfer. The situation has worsened recently as my sister has been diagnosed w
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Answer #1
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Your question is incomplete as what exactly you and your sister intend to do against your sister’s spouse. Well from the available query I could make out even after having dowry the person is neglecting your sister. It all depends upon your sister what extent she wants to go. For that we need a detailed discussion with your sister too
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Answer #2
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Well, you can lodge a case of Domestic Violence against him for the purpose of seeking Illegal Dowry which is prohibited under the Prevention of Dowry Act. You can apply Sections like Sec 498A of IPC.
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