False dowry case before marriage
Querist :
Anonymous
(Querist) 23 August 2018
This query is : Resolved
Hi, My Roka was done to a girl on 22th April 2018 and was scheduled to marry her on 20th june 2018. As I could not adjust with the girl, I asked my parents to call off the marriage. I had also told the mediator that as I am not able to adjust its better to call off the wedding, but he was just pressurise me and my family to marry her . I also ready to paying all expense which is done in roka by her father . but he Getting angered by this, the girl's father has filed a false dowry case against me and my family. He had spent 1 lac money in booking the hall but is asking double the amount than required. and After that the complainant
raised a false allegation against me, it is completely false and
incorrect statement that I demanded Rs 2,50,000 Lac cash and 1
Scorpio Car Top Model and other valuable items for the marriage. In
reality I didn’t demand anything from the complainant. also he was said to he give us 2.5 lac cash to when he come to my home. that is also totally false. After that the
complainant send 2 persons to my office had threatened and
forced me to do the marriage otherwise we will give harm to you and your family. now i am job less after this bcz my company fire me What should we do ? There is no bank transaction which he can show in the court. I just do not want to be harassed by all this legal drama. So , can you give me some advice ?
Sudhir Kumar, Advocate
(Expert) 24 August 2018
You have so far not stated any details about the reasons for cancelling marriage after the other party has done engagement in present of relatives and friends.
Querist :
Anonymous
(Querist) 24 August 2018
i had already refuse this proposal when i saw the girl in dec 2017 but after that girl side mediator calling to my father lots of time and pressurise theme . then i said yes and then i did roka and this is my big mistake but me and my father had requested to girls father do the cancel this wedding bcz in future its become a craete big problem to both children and we ll be pay your all expenses but he demand double amount and false dowry case
Guest
(Expert) 24 August 2018
Of course, no court can compel you to solemnize marriage against your wishes. But, your case has the capacity to cause a very critical situation, either for you and your family or for the family of the girl.
Based on the facts narrated in your query, you have two options, as follows --
(1) to buy peace for your life for ever by paying the demanded amount of Rs.2.5 Lakhs, as a cost of your mistake of agreeing to marriage. But, if you chose this route of settlement, must be rigid in getting receipt of payment of the amount from the father of the girl. That can help you in some other way;
OR
(2) to make yourself fully prepared to face the criminal case of dowry demand for at least 4-5 years in the court of law by paying a hefty fee to some lawyer, still with a blot on your face, as a dowry seeker. Winning of the case depends solely on merits of the case, evidence adduced and the capability of your lawyer.
However, if your story is true and you have not made any demand, you have an upper edge, provided you are able to plan judicially how to tackle the issue. They can't prove the case. If planned properly, false allegation can be made to bounce back on the other side, if you get the help of some talented lawyer.
Rest depends upon yours and your parents wisdom.
Sudhir Kumar, Advocate
(Expert) 25 August 2018
first of all you say you did not like the girl.
then you say you were pressurised and you also got pressurised.
then you had ROKA.
that means you liked the girl and were reluctant to go ahead due to considerations best known to anyone.
You have created fertile ground for the allegations they made.
Sudhir Kumar, Advocate
(Expert) 25 August 2018
If you are really able to get rid of the situation at number sale price of Rs 2.5 lakh then take benefit of this heavy discount.
The respect of your family may be much costlier.
