Both of us are in Bangalore. My wife is a nut case and she doesnt think even once before acting on anything. We are living separately since about 1.5 years. Just before separation she asked for all her jewels to be returned to her and I visited her mother's residence where she was living and gave her all the jewels and knowing her fully well, took a fully hand written statement and signed by her stating that all her jewels and valuables are in her possession and no dowry was demanded by me and my family and no dowry was given by her or her family.
Last month, my parents in Chennai received a copy of divorce petition filed by her. Some of you may recall from my previous post that I have not availed the services of a lawyer. I have been to the family court in Bangalore twice so far, once on July 20th where I objected to the allegations and again on Aug 3rd when I told the judge that I want to file my rebuttal statements, but the judge told me that it should be in green sheet and he told me to get it in green sheet the next time I come and referred the case for mediation. I insisted and requested him to accept my written statement but he said mediation has to be exhausted anyway, so he asked me to file it next time.
Now my question is, is there a possibility of her filing 498A while the divorce petition filed by her is sub judice. There is not even mention of the word "dowry" in her petition. If she does file 498A, will it hold ground?
