Dowry giving is also a crime under dowry prevention act. This strategy builds on the maxim that offence is the best defence. If the woman party accuses us of taking dowry, case can be filed against them for giving dowry which is a crime.From judgment at link: http://iitbiimb498a.wordpress.com/vague-allegations-not-acceptable/ In fact, these kinds of allegations made after breakdown of the marriage show the mentality of the complainant. I consider where these kinds of allegations are made, the police should simultaneously register a case under Dowry Prohibition Act (in short ? the Act?) against the parents of the complainant as well, who married their daughter despite demand of dowry. Section 3 of the Act prohibits giving and taking of dowry. If a woman of grown up age and well educated … [Read more...] about Countercase – using DP3 : Dowry Prevention Act