Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago
My husband’s family covered our entire wedding expenses (around 10 lakhs), and we didn’t pay anything. They gifted me gold jewelry, but I’ve been facing difficulties adjusting to their family, who aren’t as respectful to my family as I am to theirs. My husband always supports his family, but they demand a lot from me, including cooking three times a day, washing clothes, and cleaning the house. I’m not comfortable doing everything alone. We’ve had arguments, and things have become heated. I’m considering divorce, but they want me to return the jewelry (around 25 savarans). My husband gave back the ring we gifted him, but he’s asking for the gold they gave me for the mangalsutra and bangles (around 10 savarans) and the wedding expenses. What should I do? Can I keep the jewelry they gave me and refuse to pay back the wedding expenses?
Best Answer
Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago
Indian law does not obligate you to return gifts received during marriage, even if your husband’s family paid for the wedding. However, your husband can claim a share of the wedding expenses based on the principle of ‘contribution’. You can consult a lawyer to understand your legal rights and negotiate a settlement with your husband and his family, considering the specific details of your situation and the terms of any agreements made.
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