My first marriage didn’t work out, and I married a divorced woman in a ceremony that wasn’t legally registered. We had a daughter two years ago, but I haven’t seen her since she was six months old. My parents are simple villagers, worried about me. My mother-in-law influences my wife, and whenever we try to see our daughter, there are fights. My wife’s salary and all the jewelry, including what was mine, are with her mother. I’m now living abroad, and my wife stayed with my parents for a month, arguing with them. Could she file a dowry case against me now?

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Law Forum › Category: Divorce › My first marriage didn’t work out, and I married a divorced woman in a ceremony that wasn’t legally registered. We had a daughter two years ago, but I haven’t seen her since she was six months old. My parents are simple villagers, worried about me. My mother-in-law influences my wife, and whenever we try to see our daughter, there are fights. My wife’s salary and all the jewelry, including what was mine, are with her mother. I’m now living abroad, and my wife stayed with my parents for a month, arguing with them. Could she file a dowry case against me now?
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Apni Law Staff asked 3 years ago

My first marriage didn’t work out, and I married a divorced woman in a ceremony that wasn’t legally registered. We had a daughter two years ago, but I haven’t seen her since she was six months old. My parents are simple villagers, worried about me. My mother-in-law influences my wife, and whenever we try to see our daughter, there are fights. My wife’s salary and all the jewelry, including what was mine, are with her mother. I’m now living abroad, and my wife stayed with my parents for a month, arguing with them. Could she file a dowry case against me now?

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Apni Law Staff answered 3 years ago

Indian law requires a legally registered marriage for it to be valid. Your marriage was not registered, so it is not legally recognized. Therefore, your wife cannot file a dowry case against you, as it is not applicable to your situation. However, you should seek legal advice to understand your rights and options regarding your daughter’s custody and access.

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