The Kerala High Court has ruled that gold and cash given to a woman during marriage are her personal property, known as ‘Streedhan’. The court emphasized the need for practical approaches in such cases due to the lack of documented evidence. This landmark decision aims to protect women’s rights regarding their wedding gifts.
Today, On 29th August, The Supreme Court emphasized that criminal proceedings are for justice, not revenge or vendettas. This came during a case of ‘streedhan’ recovery. The Court reiterated a woman’s sole right to her ‘streedhan’ and questioned the basis of the complaint filed by the father, ultimately quashing the proceedings against the former in-laws.
