High Court of Delhi

Sunil v. State Govt. NCT of Delhi

MANU/DE/2299/2015

13.08.2015

Criminal

Cause and reason are immaterial in determining if demand made in nexus of marriage is for dowry

Any demand for property or a valuable security, directly or indirectly, that has nexus with marriage would constitute a demand of dowry, regardless of the cause or reason for the demand. The Court held that the money given by the deceased's father to the Appellant, used for opening a shop, was provided only because a relationship was established between the Appellant and his deceased-wife.

Relevant

Appasaheb and Anr. vs. State of Maharashtra MANU/SC/7002/2007
Durga Prasad and Anr. vs. State of M.P. MANU/SC/0396/2010
Bachni Devi and Anr. Vs. State of Haryana MANU/SC/0101/2011

Tags : Dowry cause reason demand

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