Engagement terminated-issues
Mohammad Abdul MAK
(Querist) 15 August 2017
This query is : Resolved
Hello .My brother aged 35,lowIQ,(Private- matriculation passed),no occupation, depends on father's pension.We engaged him to a girl hailing from a poor background without any demands.Later they were regretting for engagement as per my brother's condition.We have confirmed engagement only after disclosing details of my brother(nothing was hidden).They even agreed .Engagement was performed at home .We gifted a dress ,Gold ring.They invited us for the dinner..Later the girl ran away from her home along with some boy without telling parents,entire village was searched for her.We were afraid of her behaviour .And they did not want to terminate engagement but waited to be done by us.Later we questioned about girl's activity,for which they denied.But due to some misunderstanding ,we called off the engagement performed.They too left home when we called off.We thought matter was over.We never asked to return for the dress,ring gifted to her.But after 4 months ,now they have come along with some political leader demanding some money for terminating engagement.I was surprised to see them at home,I offered them seat,later on after I said it was over,they said we want money for terminating engagement.The leader was rude to us saying that"Iam a leader you know? If u dont give money ,we will take legal action against you.".I strongly replied "Whoever you might be,I dont care .Show this cheap attitude to others.I dont entertain .Get away from here ,take whatever action you want to take."They left shoutingly from my place. Is it a problem for us now legally,If yes how to fight against that ?
Ms.Usha Kapoor
(Expert) 16 August 2017
you can sue the girls parents including the girl if she is above 18 for breach of promise of engagement contract and claim return of gold ring and for exemplary damages.
Ms.Usha Kapoor
(Expert) 16 August 2017
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Kumar Doab
(Expert) 16 August 2017
Next time record such incidences (audio/visual) and keep unshakable witnesses.........and obtain acknowledgment of everything that is handed over and to reduce in writing whatever fair transaction has taken place..........
A. A. JOSE
(Expert) 16 August 2017
Apart from actions as adviced by other experts herein above, you have another option also, if you want, for any violence by them & the Political leader and threatening you at your residence.
A. A. JOSE
(Expert) 16 August 2017
Apart from actions as adviced by other experts herein above, you have another option also, if you want, for any violence by them & the Political leader and threatening you at your residence.
A. A. JOSE
(Expert) 16 August 2017
Apart from actions as adviced by other experts herein above, you have another option also, if you want,for filing a police complaint regarding the violence made by them & the Political leader and threatening you at your residence.
Rajendra K Goyal
(Expert) 16 August 2017
Fruitless nuisance can be created from other side.
Any ground for legal action exist is doubtful.
If you have shown firm attitude, no need to bow before them.
Be prepared to face some nuisance from other side, if they prefer not to sit ideal.i
Dr J C Vashista
(Expert) 17 August 2017
Consult and engage a local lawyer to help you.
