Reading: My wife left home and stayed with her mother for six months. After asking her to return, she refused. We tried to resolve the situation amicably, but she filed a case against me, my mother, and my sisters accusing us of dowry harassment (498A), cruelty (498A), and criminal intimidation (506). The police suggested a compromise, but my wife refused. Now, they’ve filed an FIR. Should my entire family apply for anticipatory bail or individual bail? A lawyer quoted 25,000 rupees for bail for all five of us. Additionally, I’m worried about the outcome of the case. I received two lakhs as dowry, including one lakh worth of gold jewelry for my wife, and have the receipt.

My wife left home and stayed with her mother for six months. After asking her to return, she refused. We tried to resolve the situation amicably, but she filed a case against me, my mother, and my sisters accusing us of dowry harassment (498A), cruelty (498A), and criminal intimidation (506). The police suggested a compromise, but my wife refused. Now, they’ve filed an FIR. Should my entire family apply for anticipatory bail or individual bail? A lawyer quoted 25,000 rupees for bail for all five of us. Additionally, I’m worried about the outcome of the case. I received two lakhs as dowry, including one lakh worth of gold jewelry for my wife, and have the receipt.

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2 years ago

Law Forum › Category: Family › My wife left home and stayed with her mother for six months. After asking her to return, she refused. We tried to resolve the situation amicably, but she filed a case against me, my mother, and my sisters accusing us of dowry harassment (498A), cruelty (498A), and criminal intimidation (506). The police suggested a compromise, but my wife refused. Now, they’ve filed an FIR. Should my entire family apply for anticipatory bail or individual bail? A lawyer quoted 25,000 rupees for bail for all five of us. Additionally, I’m worried about the outcome of the case. I received two lakhs as dowry, including one lakh worth of gold jewelry for my wife, and have the receipt.

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My wife left home and stayed with her mother for six months. After asking her to return, she refused. We tried to resolve the situation amicably, but she filed a case against me, my mother, and my sisters accusing us of dowry harassment (498A), cruelty (498A), and criminal intimidation (506). The police suggested a compromise, but my wife refused. Now, they’ve filed an FIR. Should my entire family apply for anticipatory bail or individual bail? A lawyer quoted 25,000 rupees for bail for all five of us. Additionally, I’m worried about the outcome of the case. I received two lakhs as dowry, including one lakh worth of gold jewelry for my wife, and have the receipt.

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

Based on the facts presented, your family should consider seeking individual anticipatory bail. This is advisable because each individual’s role in the alleged offenses needs to be assessed separately. A lawyer quoting Rs. 25,000 for bail for five people seems unreasonable; you should consult multiple lawyers for a fair assessment of your legal situation and potential costs. Remember, it’s crucial to gather evidence, including the dowry receipt, to defend against the allegations.