As per the Hindu philosophy, Streedhan is the absolute property of a woman and she has the right to gift/will away as per her own will. She does not even require the consent of her husband. A husband may/may not use it, but, if he uses it, then he must return the same to his wife when required. This includes all the movable and immovable property received by her.
Stridhan is whatever a women receives during her lifetime including all movable, immovable property, gifts etc received prior to marriage, at the time of marriage and during child birth.
Even if the husband and wife both use a gifted asset during the marriage, in the event of a divorce, that asset becomes the wife’s.
A woman has an inalienable right to 'streedhan' and can claim it even after her separation from her husband, the Supreme Court has said in a ruling that makes it clear that denial of her claims can amount to domestic violence, making her husband and in-laws liable to face criminal prosecution.
Therefore, you're not allowed to keep your wife's Streedhan. However, if you're a victim of defamation (false allegations) you may file an appeal for it in the court having suitable jurisdiction.
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