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Legal implications of Breaking an engagement
03-Sep-2023 (In Divorce Law)
My engagement was done on 1/5/2016 with consensus of both families.
however after speaking to the girl for some time i felt that we both are not suitable for each other. Finally decided to call of the wedding which was planned on 25/11/2016. We informed the girl's family on 3/8/2016.
after discussion they agreed. My father sent a text on whatsapp apologising for the breaking of engagement. they replied giving thier "OK" for same.
they are asking for 6 lacs for expense done by them for engagement & wedding preparations.we also spent around 5.5 lacs.
can there be a legal case regarding this?
They may seek compensation for the expenses as you are the one calling off the marriage alliance and the communication cancelling it has gone from your side. However they have to show proof of expenditure.. I would advise you to collect proof of the expenditure made from your end as well. It would also be better if you can reach out to some mutual connections and settle the issue amicably as they may try to defame you and your family in the community..
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yes they can file dowry prohibition case if they want to teach lesson to you and alleging that demand of such dowry was not fulfilled hence you have cancelled the marriage and many more , their is no bar in filing false cases or any as it all depends on the investigating officers how he take the matters .Be calm and dont panick , in case if any case filed against you ,you may approach any good lawyer or in case you dont find one you may contact to our office .OfC : Adv Pankaj Kumar.
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Dear Querist,
it is unfortunate both the sides spent a huge money for nobody's good. Keep all the receipts for the expenses incurred, you can defend your case by justifying that u have also spent huge sums of money. They can utmost file a police compliant for cheating as stated aforesaid u can defend u r case, u must state that there was no matching of the minds and u can also defend stating that there was nothing physical, u shud not have problems. u can also send a legal notice stating the above facts to be on the safer side.
Pratap, Adv
it is unfortunate both the sides spent a huge money for nobody's good. Keep all the receipts for the expenses incurred, you can defend your case by justifying that u have also spent huge sums of money. They can utmost file a police compliant for cheating as stated aforesaid u can defend u r case, u must state that there was no matching of the minds and u can also defend stating that there was nothing physical, u shud not have problems. u can also send a legal notice stating the above facts to be on the safer side.
Pratap, Adv
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Adv. Pratap Kumar
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There are no legal implications. Now that it has been mutually decided to call off the wedding due to incompatibility i dont think you should worry. If not satisfied please contact a Lawyer who will give you a clarity on the issue.
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