Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago
My younger sister got married last year (in May 2015) through an arranged match. Since then, her husband or his mother constantly asks for money or gifts. He often gets angry and blames our family, saying he left his home for her, which isn’t true. Recently, my sister had a baby girl, but no one from her husband’s family has come to see her. We’re from Kolkata and her husband is from Visakhapatnam. We gave them a dowry, but they still demand more and insult us when we can’t provide. What should we do?
Best Answer
Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago
Your sister’s situation is a serious case of dowry harassment and emotional abuse. You should immediately contact the police and file a complaint under the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, and the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. Seek legal advice from a lawyer specializing in family law in Kolkata to ensure your sister’s safety and protect her rights.
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