Legal implications of breaking an engagement
Dear Sir/Ma'm,
My engagement was done on 1st may 2016 with consensus of both the families.
however after speaking to the girl for some time (as we did not get much time to talk before) i felt that we both are not suitable for each other. Finally concluding and calling of the wedding which was scheduled to be on 25th november 2016. We informed the girl's family on 3rd August 2016 about same(4 months prior).
after lot of discussions between both the families, they agreed upon this. My father sent a formal text on whatsapp apologising stating the breaking of engagement. to which girl father replied giving thier "OK" for same.
now after some days, they are asking for 6 lacs towards expenditure done by them for engagement and wedding preperation like hall , catering for wedding etc.
to give a rough idea both families spent around the same amount in engagement. and both have also spent nearly same amount for wedding bookings etc.
P.S : there was no physical relation between us. as she is in delhi with her family and i am in bangalore with mine. Also there was no scene of dowry etc.
I request you to answer answer these queries of mine :
1) can there be a legal case regarding this?
2) can text on whatsapp be taken as a proof towards thier "OK" for breaking engagement?
3) as both families have spent nearly same amount. do we still need to pay them?
- if yes, can we ask them for proof of expenses?
Asked 7 years ago in Family Law
Religion: Hindu