gunjan singh 08 March 2021

divorce

how can i recover my streedhan from my sasural as they are not returning it to me is there any leagal way to recover it from them without there consent please help me

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A woman has an inalienable right to her 'streedhan' (personal property) and can claim it even after separation from her husband. The Supreme Court has ruled that denying these claims can be considered domestic violence, potentially leading to criminal prosecution for the husband and in-laws. If your streedhan is with your in-laws, you can attempt to retrieve it with your parents, and if they obstruct you, you can file a police complaint.

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Kevin Moses Paul 08 March 2021

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.

If the stridhan has been kept at your in-laws' house, you can go there with your parent(s) and get it back. If your in-laws stop you from taking it back, you can file an additional complaint with the jurisdictional police for the same.

Hoping you get all your belongings soon.

Regards
K. M. Paul

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