hi,
My sister got married in a court in USA in 2006, after which a traditional marraige was arranged and conducted in hyderabad,india. Both husband and wife are NRI's.
Since the marraige was already registered in a USA court, we did not find it necessary to register it in india.We had given some gold(160 gms), silver(2.3 kg), cash(30,000/-) and some house items(25,000/-) in dowry and gifts. both husband and wife returned to USA,leaving all the above mentioned items in the boys house.
However after 2 yrs,they got divorced due to various reasons. The divorce was granted in a USA court.
Recently, we came to know that the boy has come back to india,and remarried in india. we want to ask his parents to return the gold,silver and cash that was given at the time of marraige.
Is it legally correct to ask them for the return of the gifts and dowry?
So far we have not contacted them regarding this matter. how do we proceed now?
Any suggestion will be helpful and appreciated.
thanks.