Divorce Published & Fact-Checked 27 Aug 2026

How to reclaim Stridhan from husband and in-laws?

Verified Legal Answer • Reviewed by Hire Your Vakeel Legal Panel (Updated for 2026 / BNS & BNSS)

Stridhan is the exclusive property of the woman (jewelry, gifts, cash received before or during marriage). Refusal to return Stridhan amounts to criminal breach of trust under Section 316 BNS (406 IPC).

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