Recovery of dowry

Where in a suit for recovery of dowry articles in shape of gold ornaments the wife had only prayed for recovery of 12 tolas gold ornaments and had not fixed any value, it was held that the husband had the option to either hand over 12 tolas of gold ornaments or to compensate the wife in terms of money equal to an amount that would enable her to purchase 12 tolas gold from open market.

2014 CLC 895