Streedhan is a movable or immovable property that a woman receives during her lifetime such as, prior to marriage, during the marriage, etc. A woman has a right to her streedhan and this right is provided by S.14 of the Hindu Succession Act,1956 and S.27 of the Hindu Marriage Act,1955. “A Hindu woman is an absolute owner of her streedhan and can deal with in any way she likes even if it is in custody of her in-laws or husband or any other person, they are bound by law to return such property when and if demanded by her.” When they refuse to give it back, she may also be liable for the criminal offence of ‘criminal breach of trust’ U/S 405&406 IPC,1860.