False Dowry case before marriage

Vicky (Querist) 19 October 2010 This query is : Resolved
Hi, I have recently engaged with a girl.(last month, no marriage yet).
But the girl behaviour as well as the family behaviour was not good and I decided to called off the marriage. Also, the girl has great aspirations and all and she may not adjust with me and my family.

Now, the girl's family is harrassing us and threatening us to file case under dowry act.

We have not asked for any dowry. However, during the roka ceremony (kind of engagement ceremony) we received certain gifts, which is normal during hindu ceremony. We also gave certain items to them.

pls let me know

1) whether they can file a case under dowry act.
2) what action should I take now
3) should I get an anticipatory bail for me and my parents

Both the family are in different states.

Pls help me in relation to both dowry act and IPC.

Thanks for you help

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Devajyoti Barman (Expert) 19 October 2010
1.Yes
2.Make a complaint in the local police station and if the harassment is enormous then you could also file criminal case against them.
3. It depends upon the charges in FIR. Generally it should be given.

adv. rajeev ( rajoo ) (Expert) 20 October 2010
dowry paying is also an offence. So as Barman said file a complaint against them.
Anticipatory bail will be granted.

Kirti Kar Tripathi (Expert) 20 October 2010
i agree

Sarvesh Kumar Sharma Advocate (Expert) 20 October 2010
1) whether they can file a case under dowry act.
ans- yes
2) what action should I take now
ans-just wait and watch.
3) should I get an anticipatory bail for me and my parents
ans-if anticipatory is abilavle in that state.

pawan sharma (Expert) 20 October 2010
yes, follow the Expetr's opinion.

Praveen Kumar Tewari (Expert) 20 October 2010
i agree mr sarvesh sharma

Srinath Kondapally (Expert) 23 October 2010
your doubts are not correct, no case can be made out, for which there is no relation between yourself and that girlhence no need to apprehend.