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According to Hindu law, Can a girl demad for jwellery or istreedhan given by in-laws?


Asked on 1/28/11, 7:26 am

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Professor SOMNATH MUKHERJEE MUKHERJEE ASSOCIATES(Cell +91 9874753359/ 9477781578)

yes she can demand

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Answered on 2/09/11, 6:06 am
Sudershan Goel India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate

Istridhan is her personal property and all that was given to her - by her parents or by boy's family - constitutes istridhan. She is entitled to demand her istridhan back and failure to return may invite penal action under Section 406 of I.P.C.

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Answered on 2/23/11, 2:12 am


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