Dowry harrasement case
CHANDRASEKAR
(Querist) 04 June 2016
This query is : Resolved
Respected sir,
In case only betrothal had been taken place between the bride and bridegroom.... and coming to know that the bride is very cruel in nature (while speaking to the bridegroom through mobile phone, she threatened bride that after marriage, the family members of the bride should take all the decisions after getting nod from her, otherwise she would file dowry harassment case against the bridegroom and his family members) bridegroom's family called the bride's family and stopped the marriage arrangements which was not accepted by the bride's family... later on, bride's family gave complaint against the bridegroom's family under the dowry harassment charges.... in the police inquiry the bride had accepted that she spoke to the bridegroom in the above mentioned manner... but the police officer threatening bridegroom to marry her otherwise he would face dire criminal consequences....
my questions are that:
1) whether the bride's family members can file dowry harassment complaint against the bridegroom and his family members when only betrothal had performed (no marriage had performed)?
2) what is the duty of the police officer investigating the case under dowry harassment charges?
3) Can the police officer compel the bridegroom to marry the bride?
4) what are the consequences that the bridegroom would face in this matter if he did not accept to marry?
5) what action if any can be taken by the bridegroom against the police officer and the bride's family members if in his part he is right?
I request you to kindly answer me the above asked questions sir..
Thanking you,
Yours truely,
R. Chandrasekar
N R Dash..
(Expert) 07 June 2016
1. Yes they can under DP act
2. Can not be elaborated. Read the police manual for complete list & procedures.
3. No
4. Would have to return all gifts received during betrothal and monetary compensation for the expenses incurred.
5. the complaints need to be perused to answer this question.
Consult a local advocate and fight the case on merit.
Rajendra K Goyal
(Expert) 09 June 2016
1) They can proceed.
2) Academic query.
3) No
4) Depend on the complaint.
5) Case file has to be referred.
