Udupi: Accused of physical and mental cruelty for dowry sentenced


Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (EP)

Udupi, Dec 18: A Shirva resident charged for harassing his wife for dowry was awarded imprisonment and fines by Udupi 3rd additional chief judicial magistrate and JMFC court on Tuesday, December 18.

Ravi Roshan Nazareth from Kodihitlu in Shirva had married Anitha Justin Mendonca at Shirva Church on January 14, 2013. The suspect had demanded twenty sovereign gold ornaments as dowry at the time of the wedding and the bride’s family obliged to his demand.

However, instead of living peacefully with his wife after marriage, Ravi joined his sister Lena Nazareth in hurling abuses at Anitha, meting out mental and physical agony and demanding her to bring Rs three lac from her parents.

Lena, who is the second suspect in the case was instigating Ravi for the crimes. Anitha lodged a private complaint with the police. As per court orders, the then Shirva station sub inspector Ashok P conducted investigations and submitted a charge sheet to court under anti dowry harassment act column 3 and 4.

The case was heard at Udupi 3rd additional chief judicial magistrate court and JMFC court. The Justice, who heard the arguments of witnesses and verified evidences, concluded that the crime against the suspect is proved.

Justice Ram Prashanth sentenced Ravi to two years imprisonment under column 498(a) and fine of Rs 5,000, six months imprisonment and fine of Rs 5,000 under column 504, another six months imprisonment and Rs 5,000 fine under section 506 and three years’ imprisonment and Rs 10,000 fine under anti dowry harassment act. He will undergo another one month’s ordinary imprisonment if he fails to pay the fine.

Assistant government prosecutor Jayanti K presented arguments in support of the government.

  

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  • NN, NN

    Thu, Dec 20 2018

    There is no dowry in Catholic community any more. Voluntary gifts from the parents are welcome but no compulsion. In this case, the boy shouldn't have given a room for discussing about dowry knowing his relatives old mentality. Further, if girl's parents promise anything, they should keep up their promises. Once married, life of married couple is more important.

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  • Suraj, Mangalore

    Wed, Dec 19 2018

    In some cases men will be innocent but had to face such a situation which bride lodge complaint against him as dowry harassment, domestic voilence, mental & physical toture etc..etc.. Even society , neighbours, collegues look & treat him as he had done seviour crime without known what the actual fact & he loose respect & good image infront of subordinates..

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  • FLORA D'SOUZA, Kalmady - Jerimeri (Mumbai)

    Wed, Dec 19 2018

    Hats off to Anitha Justin Mendonca for taking right step at right time. Shame on this so called Man Ravi Roshan Nazareth and his sister Leena. It seems he got married to money not Anitha.. Punishment should have been given to his siser Leena also for interrupting between the couple and making their life hell.

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  • Ali, Mangalore

    Wed, Dec 19 2018

    Taking dowry is against Islam, but not sure in other religions. Some people have selectively adopted Indian culture and western culture as per their convenience..

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  • Lobo, Mangalore

    Wed, Dec 19 2018

    Check if their names are genuine.....

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  • Hariprasad, Bajpe - Mangalore

    Wed, Dec 19 2018

    These so called smart boys look for money but has nothing to offer in return! Bunch of losers!!

    Marriage nd money are two separate issues.

    I am proud of the girl and her family- don't give them a paisa - let them work hard and earn that money.

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  • Priya, Mumbai

    Wed, Dec 19 2018

    Proud of you Anitha Justine Mendonca.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Wed, Dec 19 2018

    Beating his wife for more Dowry is a Unpardonable Crime.
    Ravi Roshan Nazareth deserves 10 Years without Bail ...

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  • Rita, Germany

    Wed, Dec 19 2018

    Shame to the accused.By catholics dowry is usually long back not allowed Only parents of the bride could give what they want to their daughter.Many give gold ornaments ,or any household things when affordable.some cant,still they try to give what can.But after marraige groom is longing for more dowry to bring looks like he has married not a girl as campanion ,but money and gold .and his sister too was jelous of her ornaments?No wonder people always say dont give a girl in house where a unmarried girl ,or a widow girl living in house.It never function well.Good judge has given a right verdicht.

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  • Rolf, Dubai

    Tue, Dec 18 2018

    poor fellow waited for 15lac.now he came to know.
    will abandon his wife like his master .

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  • Sanjay, HEBRI

    Tue, Dec 18 2018

    Dowry in Christians too.....

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  • Rampanna, Udupi

    Wed, Dec 19 2018

    @Sanjay, Hebri,

    - Greed; and
    - Sense of entitlement;

    are two very secular forces. They do not care about your religion or caste.

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