Delay in initiating matrimonial cases does not amount to lack of bonafide - because of the attempts made to have the disputes and differences resolved- Supreme Court

Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 406 - Stridhan - Misappropriation of her gold jewellery - Standard of proof in Matrimonial disputes - Standard of proof for disputes in the matrimonial sphere would be preponderance of probabilities and not beyond reasonable doubt - In civil cases including matrimonial disputes of a civil nature, the standard of proof is not proof beyond reasonable doubt `but' the preponderance of probabilities tending to draw an inference that the fact must be more probable.

Misappropriation of her gold jewellery - Use of Stridhan property by husband during distress - Property does not become joint property of wife and husband.