False Dowry case before marriage
Vicky
(Querist) 19 October 2010
This query is : Resolved
Hi, I have recently engaged with a girl.(last month, no marriage yet).
But the girl behaviour as well as the family behaviour was not good and I decided to called off the marriage. Also, the girl has great aspirations and all and she may not adjust with me and my family.
Now, the girl's family is harrassing us and threatening us to file case under dowry act.
We have not asked for any dowry. However, during the roka ceremony (kind of engagement ceremony) we received certain gifts, which is normal during hindu ceremony. We also gave certain items to them.
pls let me know
1) whether they can file a case under dowry act.
2) what action should I take now
3) should I get an anticipatory bail for me and my parents
Both the family are in different states.
Thanks for you help
s.subramanian
(Expert) 20 October 2010
You need not worry since no case under the Dowry Act can be registered against you since marriage has not taken place.
pawan sharma
(Expert) 20 October 2010
yer you can face trubal bcz she can file the case against youwith allegation that have denied for Marriage for the sack dowry, so approach the local Advocate who deal the criminal case with out spend you time.
M/s. Y-not legal services
(Expert) 20 October 2010
in this situation. she can't file case against you.. don't worry about it..
