Apni Law Staff asked 3 years ago
My wife and I married in 2010. Her father gifted us ₹2 lakhs, deposited in my mother’s account, even though we never asked for anything. For the past four years, we’ve treated my wife like a daughter, and our family and neighbors know it. However, she suddenly left for her parents’ home in January 2014, accusing us of harassment and filing a domestic violence case. We haven’t seen our one-and-a-half-year-old daughter in six months.
We’re worried that the ₹2 lakhs received in 2010 might cause problems in this case. We’re confident we can prove our innocence, but will this money create issues? We also gave my wife jewelry worth ₹1 lakh during our marriage.
Best Answer
Apni Law Staff answered 3 years ago
Under Indian law, gifts received during marriage are generally considered marital property and are not usually considered as dowry. The ₹2 lakhs received in 2010 is unlikely to pose a major problem in your case, as long as you can prove it was a genuine gift and not a demand or condition of marriage. However, you should consult a lawyer for specific advice on your situation and the potential impact of the gift and jewelry on the case.
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