daughter claiming property even after taking dowry
10 months ago
sir, my sister married in 2009 with dowry of 20 lakhs and gold when my mother is alive, in 2015 my mother died due to health problems without providing legal person on his property. during that time my sister not taken any care of my parents. now my sister filled case for property share. my mother not proved me any type of financial support when she was alive. kindly give your feedback and how to proceed further
A.Dear client,
The payment of dowry has long been prohibited under specific Indian laws including the Dowry Prohibition Act 1961 approved by the Parliament of India and subsequently by Sections 304B and 498A of the Indian Penal Code.
Therefore, whatever your sister got during her wedding as "dowry" does not count as part of property.
As a legitimate daughter, she still therefore has a share in your mother's property
The payment of dowry has long been prohibited under specific Indian laws including the Dowry Prohibition Act 1961 approved by the Parliament of India and subsequently by Sections 304B and 498A of the Indian Penal Code.
Therefore, whatever your sister got during her wedding as "dowry" does not count as part of property.
As a legitimate daughter, she still therefore has a share in your mother's property
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