JUDGMENT

K.Harilal, J.

1.The appellant is the husband of the respondent. The respondent herein filed OP 30/2005 before the Family Court, Kottayam, seeking a decree for recovery of an amount of Rs 3,67,500/- with future interest from the appellant herein and his assets. The parties are referred to as in the original petition.

2. According to the petitioner, her marriage with the respondent was solemnized on 19.8.2001 and at the time of marriage, she was given 36 sovereigns of gold ornaments and Rs 75,000/- was given to the first respondent. On the date of marriage itself the respondent had taken gold ornaments to keep the same in almirah. Thereafter, the respondent has appropriated the said gold ornaments for his personal need. That apart, the respondent borrowed Rs 80,000/- for construction of the house and out of that amount he returned Rs 65,000/- only. In addition to 36 sovereigns of gold ornaments, which was given to her at the time of marriage, the respondent has misappropriated 3 sovereigns of gold ornaments, which was given to the respondent on the date of engagement of the marriage and 5½ sovereigns of gold ornaments of the child. Hence she is entitled to get back 39 sovereig