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Deepak (Accountant)     17 August 2011

Fake dowry case against me

I am from delhi. I married 2 months back. Before marriage in-laws gave me Rs. 2 lac as i wasn't able to afford marriage expenses. After marriage she was trying to rule over our house as she gave the money. She wanted us to move to a small village where she has some religious friends. but i couldn't agree to her demands as i wasn't ready to move to a small village. We have had clashes over this topic every 3-4 days starting from the 2nd day of marriage. she threatened me of file fake cases of domestic violence/dowry. But later she would be calm and sometimes apologizes so we thought she will change and we never told anyone about this but she was spoiling my image with every relative i known even landlord and i didn't know. Now 3-4 days ago we had quarrel again and she took everything she brought in marriage and left our house. Now she filed an F.I.R. and make up a dowry case against our family in U.P. where she lives. Now they can arrest me any time. What should i do to protect me? Please help.



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Sanjeev (Lawyer)     17 August 2011

You need to file a Criminal Writ petition in Allahabad High Court for Quashing of FIR - this will provide relief by granting 'Stay of Arrest' and referring the case to mediation. In the meanwhile stay away from home and place of work - also all the family members named in FIR shall stay away.

Once 'Stay of Arrest' is granted you can return back to your home as if you try seeking regular bail its most likely to be rejected as in UP the main accused dont get bail from lower court so custody cant be prevented.

Sanjeev (Lawyer)     17 August 2011

You will need a copy of the FIR for filing the writ petition so obtain a copy of the same.


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