Whether father of bride can be bboked under Dowry law?

Querist : Anonymous (Querist) 16 September 2010 This query is : Resolved
Sir,
Good Dsy
I need information on the following:
That father of my sister-in-law constantly threats my brother and his family to implicate in false case of dowry harassement.Though dowry has not been demanded from our side But he used to send fake legal notices in order to extort money.my brother has concilliate very much but he still defaming the name of my brother in the society
I have heard that under section 3 of Dowry prohibition act -1961 giving dowry is also an offence
Can he booked for this section if he repeatedly threatened us?
Please inform whether his disclosure via reply to the notice that he has given dowry (against our consent) during and after the marriage will be the sufficient proof for our defence?

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R.Ranganathan (Expert) 16 September 2010
You try it by filing case against the father of the bride under Dowry law.

s.subramanian (Expert) 16 September 2010
Do not try any such thing. It may turn against you also. Perhaps your brother's in laws are trying to smoke him out only to do it. Do not fall a prey to it. it is a double edged weapon which would make you all liable for taking dowry since any complaint like the one you have thought of would amount to an admission of the receipt of dowry impliedly.

s.subramanian (Expert) 16 September 2010
On the other hand,you complain against him for intimidation.

Raj Kumar Makkad (Expert) 16 September 2010
Yes. Relying the notice containing the fact of giving dowry articles without demand and moreover the claim of the person sending notice to the effect that he had deposited dowry articles is sufficient to prosecute the father of bride under the provisions of section 3 of Dowry Prohibition Act. 1961.

It is better to negotiate and try to settle whole disputes through conversation otherwise starting litigation in such matters is double edged sword.

Rajeev kulshreshtha (Expert) 17 September 2010
subramanian sir is correct.

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