Guest
(Querist) 21 November 2010
This query is : Resolved
whether the stridhana property (jewels, utensils and property gifted to son in law) can be recovered from the matrimonial home after the death of the woman. in this case lady died of due to dowry harassment and FIL and SIL are charged u/s 304 B of IPC and other dowry act provisions. criminal case pending
R.Ramachandran
(Expert) 21 November 2010
According to my knowledge, 'Stridhana' is those stuffs given to the girl. What is gifted to the bride-groom does not fall under the category of 'Stridhana'. Other experts may throw more light on this aspect.
Devajyoti Barman
(Expert) 21 November 2010
Yes. And for the recovery the police can search the matrimonial home.
Guest
(Querist) 22 November 2010
can a civil suit lie for recovery of money spent for marriage
Advocate. Arunagiri
(Expert) 22 November 2010
If the girl died because of the dowry harassment, you can take the stridhana from the matrimonial house, with the help of the police.
s.subramanian
(Expert) 22 November 2010
yes. I agree. But you cannot file any suit for the recovery of the expenses in the absence of any contract in that regard.
Guest
(Querist) 22 November 2010
thanks for all your valuable replies
yogesh
(Expert) 22 November 2010
stridhan means gifts given to the girl at the time of marraiage but it dosen't applicable to the gifts given to son in law but if the girl is died then it may be different....? Not sure....
Trouble Logging in? Try following the given steps -
1. Visit your inbox to find a confirmation mail from LAWyersClubIndia.
2. Click on the confirmation link and confirm your signup