@ querist & all,
Again a fake social stigma from lawyers given on 498a.........
reasoning:
1. If streedhan not returned then it falls U/s 406 IPC and not U/s 498a.
2. If the lady is paying EMI then it's totaly virtue of her to do as here no body is compelling her to pay EMI as she can directly go to loan section and give application to either make that car on seize if she is not able to pay the car loan.
3. If EMI is on her name then obviously she is the owner of that car which is currently used by her in-laws and this is ofcourse a stringent proof that her streedhan is with her in-laws.
4. If 498A is filed rather than 406 then following things will happen to you:
A. Nothing will achieved except decreasing of your hard earned money in mode of lawyers fee,and other integral bribes to be given within the court,travelling expenses and other misclaneous expenses and needless to say this won't stop another good 3-5 years.
B. The current tension will mingle with another fake case to prove as you can't withdraw once you have filled it bcz this non compoundable case.
C. The other party will simply take AB and will take rest as you have to proov this criminal offence beyond doubt and I think you people don't have such stringent proof to make them sit behind bars for 3 years.
D. Once it is proved that you all people have made false allegations of 498A then your Uncle can drag you people in real case of defamation and perjury.
So, gradually when you come to the last option after reading I don't think that a wise and an educated person will fall in the trap of greedy lawyers who suggest to file 498A on in-laws for any whims and fancies or for any hue and cry in marital life.
My best wishes to you to achieve your aunt's stridhan in a right way rather in wrong footed steps which are seldom invited by our great Indian Lawyers.
Thanks & Regards,
(ESIS)