FIRST LAW

Family Law - Return of Gold Ornaments - Husband not raised any dispute regarding the quantity of gold ornaments - without disputing the actual quantity, he pleads ignorance of the quantity of the gold ornaments - gone to the extent of saying that he does not even know whether those were imitation or gold - It is only a vague denial and not very specific.

Family Law - Marriage between the parties as per Christian religious rites and ceremonies -  ₹ 1 lakh was paid at the time of betrothal - Return of Gold Ornaments and Money - Family Court rejected the claim for return of gold ornaments, but granted a decree for return of ₹1 lakh with interest at the rate of 7% per annum from the date of petition till realisation - It is a practice among the members of the community that money and gold ornaments are given to a bride as parental share. It of course depends upon the socio-economic condition of each and every person - Appeal Dismissed.