Dowry case lawyer in Delhi
Allegations of dowry demand and disputes over Streedhan are often exaggerated when a marriage breaks down. Advocate Karan Dua defends against inflated claims and handles Streedhan verification and return, personally and in confidence.
Do not ignore it, and do not sign anything yet
Early advice on the inventory, the bills and your replies can decide how the matter goes. Bring every paper you have received to the first consultation.
Dowry and Streedhan matters
The chambers audits wedding expenditure records, verifies Streedhan articles, arranges transparent handover receipts and defends against exaggerated dowry prosecution.
Defence against false demands
Allegations of cars, property or cash demanded around the wedding.
Sections 3 & 4Streedhan verification
Inventory checks and videographed handover with signed receipts.
Recovery & returnInflated bills and invoices
Challenging inflated wedding bills and doubtful jewellery invoices put before the CAW Cell.
CAW CellAnticipatory protection
Interim protection if coercive action is threatened over disputed articles.
Anticipatory bailMutual release deeds
Full and final settlements that protect families from future criminal liability.
SettlementRelated 498A matters
Dowry allegations are often joined with a 498A complaint. Both are handled together.
498A defence →Streedhan is not dowry
The two are often mixed up in complaints. The difference decides which law applies and what the other side must prove.
Streedhan
The woman’s own property: gifts given to her before, at or after marriage. It remains hers absolutely. Keeping it back without her consent can amount to criminal breach of trust (Section 406 IPC, now Section 316 BNS).
Dowry
Property or valuables demanded or given as consideration for the marriage. Under the Dowry Prohibition Act, both giving and taking, and demanding, are offences.
The five stages of a dowry matter
Each stage is handled personally by Advocate Karan Dua before the Delhi courts and the CAW Cell.
Inventory verification
Checking the claimed Streedhan list against genuine gifts and bills.
CAW Cell meeting
Attending mediation and offering return of admitted articles by police panchnama.
Answering inflated claims
Showing that claimed items were never given or demanded, and answering breach of trust allegations.
Protective bail
Seeking interim protection if action is threatened over disputed articles.
Clean closure
A final receipt and statement that no further claim remains on Streedhan.
Accused of a dowry demand you say never happened?
Husbands, parents and other relatives are often named together. A calm, documented response at the start usually serves you better than a late or emotional one.
Gather wedding records
Photographs, videos, bills and bank statements from the time of marriage.
Offer admitted articles back
A good-faith, documented offer to return what you accept is hers.
Keep communication in writing
Messages and emails that refute the alleged demands, saved in original form.
Seek protection early
Anticipatory bail where there is a real risk of arrest.
Documents checklist
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Where it is heard
Common questions
What is the legal difference between Streedhan and dowry?▾
Streedhan is the woman’s absolute property: gifts given to her before, at or after marriage. Dowry is property demanded as a condition of the marriage. Keeping Streedhan back without her consent can amount to criminal breach of trust.
Can the husband be arrested if Streedhan articles are disputed?▾
Arrest is not automatic. A documented, good-faith offer to return admitted articles before the CAW Cell helps, and courts also look at the arrest safeguards that apply to offences of this kind. The outcome depends on the facts of each case.
What if the jewellery claimed seems exaggerated?▾
Purchase bills, bank records and wedding videos are the best evidence of what was actually given. The chambers compares the claimed list against these records before any reply is filed.
Can a dowry dispute be settled without a trial?▾
Often, yes. Many matters close at the CAW Cell stage with an inventory, a handover receipt and a mutual release. A properly drafted settlement protects both families from later claims.
Speak to the Advocate
O-11A, Basement, Jangpura Extension, New Delhi 110014. Mon to Sat, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, by prior appointment. Urgent matters: call any time.