Is money transfer sufficient to sentence us in a dowry case?

I am fighting a 498(a) case. My wife has not provided any evidence for cruelty, and I received bail from the High Court for that reason. We are now facing charges and undergoing trial to prove that we did not demand dowry. She has stated that we received X and asked for 3X, but in reality, her father gave X/4 as a cheque during the marriage ceremony. The amount was later deposited into my father's bank account. Is this money transfer sufficient to sentence us to jail?

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Advocate By LEAD INDIA Answered: 11 Feb 2025

Sir, to defend against the 498A case, present evidence showing the dowry amount was X/4, not 3X, and that it was deposited into your father’s account. You can also challenge the lack of evidence for cruelty and dowry demand and then request the case to be dismissed due to insufficient proof. Consult a criminal defense lawyer to effectively handle the trial and evidence. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.
 

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