India: Now, hubby files a dowry case

The man claimed that he was given dowry though he did not ask for it. Excerpt:

'A husband facing a dowry case, has sought to turn the tables on his wife and in-laws by filing a case against them alleging that they had given him dowry though he had not asked for the same.

...as per the law, giving dowry is as much a crime as demanding it and hence, attracts equal punishment under Section 3 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961.
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...The judge has ordered the police to investigate the matter and file a first information report (FIR).

This is a first of its kind case in Karnataka where a husband has filed a case against his wife and in-laws for their 'confessional admission' of giving dowry 'reserving his right to defend himself against allegations'.
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Virat's case is now sure to arm organisations battling for harassed husbands.'
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In the last few years, several outfits have emerged to fight the injustices being meted out to married men.