Stridhana - Husband and in-laws being trustees of such property are bound to return the same if and when demanded by married woman .

Citation 

AIR 1985 SUPREME COURT 628

SUPREME COURT

(From: Punjab and Haryana)* S. MURTAZA FAZAL ALI, J., A. VARADARAJAN, J. and SABYASACHI MUKHARJI, J.

Criminal Appeal No. 684 of 1982, D/-12-3-1985

Pratibha Rani v. Suraj Kumar and another

(A) Hindu Law - Stridhan - Entrustment to husband or in-laws - Wife's absolute ownership does not stand transferred into co-ownership or partnership Husband and in-laws being trustees of such property are bound to return the same if and when demanded by married woman - Criminal Proceedings for its misappropriation against husband or in-laws Maintainable. - -