marriage. She also decided to undergo the marriage ceremony without 'Kanyadan'. Thus, the 5th defendant also prayed that the suit may be dismissed ... across the Bar, the following questions arise for consideration ?
(i) Whether 'Kanyadan' is an essential ceremony in the customary rites of marriage
Saraswati and Kamal were
pressurizing her to bring Rs. 50,000/- from kanyadan. He
contended that after 2-3 days from the date ... accused
Kamal and Saraswati demanded an amount of Rs. 50,000/- from
kanyadan, in case the deceased wanted to go for honeymoon. The
deceased also
stated that the father and brother of Shiva Rani had performed the Kanyadan. He has further stated that 'Bhanwar' had taken place ... marriage was performed by Purohit, 'Bhanwaren' had taken place and Kanyadan' was done. It is also in evidence that full 'vivah
this appeal. He stated in this document:
On the occasion of "kanyadan" ceremony of my daughter Mt. Parshad Kuar, I the executant ... sankalap of the property in controversy at the time of the kanyadan ceremony by way of dowry to the defendant and not to Mt. Parshad
Purohit lit the are and performed Havana reading some 'manthras'. Kanyadan, Panigrahana and Saptapadi were not performed. The Purohit did not perform these ... Purohit lit the fire and read some 'manthras' but no Kanyadan, Panigrahana or Saptapadi took place. In her crossexamination, she was specifically asked
that there was some discussion between the appellants and Girraj about giving Kanyadan in the marriage. The appellants wanted to give Rs.11/- each while ... that there was some controversy between Girraj and the appellants about giving Kanyadan. He has further stated that Pooran caught hold of the hand
that there was some discussion between the appellants and Girraj about giving Kanyadan in the marriage. The appellants wanted to give Rs.11/- each while ... that there was some controversy between Girraj and the appellants about giving Kanyadan. He has further stated that Pooran caught hold of the hand
that there was some discussion between the appellants and Girraj about giving Kanyadan in the marriage. The appellants wanted to give Rs.11/- each while ... that there was some controversy between Girraj and the appellants about giving Kanyadan. He has further stated that Pooran caught hold of the hand
sister's daughter Bai Amba by way of Kanyadan and had executed Exhibit 68 another gift deed also on the same day viz. 20th ... husband had directed Bai Suraj to give the land mentioned therein as Kanyadan at the time of the marriage of the minor Amba and therefore
Bhind and appellant No.2 is her uncle and
want to perform Kanyadan ritual, therefore, he may be given 15
days suspension from jail sentence ... that he may go to his village
and perform Kanyadan. Marriage card of his niece namely Ku.
Nisha is also attached in support