My wife filed a case against me and my parents. Counseling failed, and now we’re in mediation. She claims we owe her dowry worth 3 lakhs, but some of the items are fake. Should I pay the full amount even though it’s inflated? If I refuse, she threatens to file a police complaint. What should I do?

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Law Forum › Category: Divorce › My wife filed a case against me and my parents. Counseling failed, and now we’re in mediation. She claims we owe her dowry worth 3 lakhs, but some of the items are fake. Should I pay the full amount even though it’s inflated? If I refuse, she threatens to file a police complaint. What should I do?
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Apni Law Staff asked 5 months ago

My wife filed a case against me and my parents. Counseling failed, and now we’re in mediation. She claims we owe her dowry worth 3 lakhs, but some of the items are fake. Should I pay the full amount even though it’s inflated? If I refuse, she threatens to file a police complaint. What should I do?

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Apni Law Staff answered 5 months ago

You are not legally obligated to pay for fake items claimed as dowry. Consult a lawyer to assess the validity of her claims and present evidence of the fake items. Mediation should aim for a fair resolution, and you can challenge the inflated amount based on evidence.

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