New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- The Supreme Court has asked a man to pay Rs.three lakh in compensation to his bride, whom he harassed for dowry, following a 19-year legal battle, reported Times of India.

Incidentally, the couple's marriage ended within just three days after the groom demanded dowry, which led to his conviction and an eventful jail time, added the report.

Currently, the bride has married someone else and is settled abroad.

According to the report, the marriage took place on 3 February 2006, adding the bride's parents presented her 60 sovereigns of gold and the groom 10 sovereigns.

However, the groom demanded an additional 30 sovereigns as a condition to participate in the post-marriage ceremonies at the bride's place.

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