Sathish Ninan, J.

The original petition filed by the wife against the husband and his parents, seeking return of gold and money, was dismissed by the Family Court. The petitioner-wife is in appeal.

2. The marriage between the parties was solemnized on

01.10.2000. According to the petitioner, at the time of marriage she was provided with 65 sovereigns of gold ornaments and ₹ 75,000/- by her parents. The gold and money were allegedly misappropriated by the respondents. The petitioner seeks for return of the same.

3. The respondents denied the petitioner's claim that she was provided with ₹ 75,000/- and 65 sovereigns of gold ornaments at the time of marriage. The allegation of misappropriation was also denied. It was contended that whatever gold ornaments the petitioner had, was with her, and that she had sold the same in connection with the marriage of her sister and the amount was deposited by her in her account at the Tirur branch of Vijaya Bank.

4. The Family Court found discrepancies and inconsistencies in the pleadings a