Marriage cancel after engagement by groom side.
Jagannath
(Querist) 10 August 2018
This query is : Open
Respected Sirs, my engagement done on 11.07.2018 at bride's residence before engagement we had never met also I didn't present at engagement function only 18 nos members of my family attend the function. After engagement we talk each other by phone, unfortunately her attitude/ behave harass me, so I decided to cancel the marriage because I can't live happy life with her but now problem is that bride's uncle forcing me to marriage otherwise threatening man handling with me or file a case against me and bride also threatening to suicide. What I do please suggest me ?
K Rajasekharan
(Expert) 11 August 2018
The marriage law comes into play only after marriage and you have no obligation to marry her as of now just because of a pre-marriage function which amounts to an oral contract. If they have suffered in monetary terms they can claim it through civil court which will adjudicate the issue considering both parties.
Manhandling for withdrawing from marriage is an unacceptable criminal action. If threat continues you can file a petition before the police which will dampen such a possibility too.
If you succumb to her uncle’s demand out of pressure you can no longer live peacefully. So it is your choice whether to do not to do. Law does not bind to lead an unwilling marriage as of now as your marriage is not solemnised.
Vijay Raj Mahajan
(Expert) 11 August 2018
You are not bound to marry anyone by force so if there is threat coming up on you by the girl side don't get panicky.
The expenses incurred on both sides for engagement ceremony, if any gifts exchanged those can be returned or financially compensated.
The false allegations of dowry demand by your side can be reported but without any independent witness to the incidence that will not be registered by local police.
Jagannath
(Querist) 11 August 2018
Thank you Mr. K Rajasekharan & Mr. Vijay Raj Mahajan sir, I was very scared now got some relief.
