Streedhan

Querist : Anonymous (Querist) 03 June 2010 This query is : Resolved
Please inform whether ornaments and the other valuables which was given to the bride at the time of the marriage by her in-laws can be come under the streedhan at the time of the divorce?
Can she claim right over the property which was given to her at the time of the ceremony by her in-laws?

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Arvind Singh Chauhan (Expert) 03 June 2010
Definitely yes.

B K Raghavendra Rao (Expert) 03 June 2010
Yes. It is her property as streedhana.

Daksh (Expert) 03 June 2010
Dear Anonymous,
I concur both with Mr.Arvind and Mr.Rao.
Best Regards
Daksh

A V Vishal (Expert) 03 June 2010
The following is the Definition of Stridhan [belongings of the lady (including her clothes and ornaments) any time during her lifetime including the duration of her marriage, whether she stayed with her husband or not] :

A. Brought by her from her parents place to her in-laws place and the matrimonial home (which shall include the gifts directly given to the in-laws and other relatives of her husband).
B. Gifted to her by her husband and his family during the marriage (including the rites and rituals).
C. Gifted to her by others (friends or relatives etc.), any time in her lifetime.
D. Bought / purchased by her or any body else in her name any time during her lifetime, including before, during and after her marriage.

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