New Delhi, Oct. 2 -- A Reddit user narrated a strange happening within his family. In Indian marriages, when dowry as a custom takes priority over family values, a shocking instance of rejection of groom was documented for refusing gifts, property, car and money from bride's family.

Narrating the happenings, the Redditor in a post said that his 27-year-old, 5'10 tall cousin, who earns well and owns BMW M340i, "got rejected because he refused to take dowry." Hailing from a wealthy family owning "real estate, restaurants and pubs business" and ancestral property, the groom found "a great girl; smart, career-focused, good family values" in an arranged marriage setup.

However, things did not turn out well when he sought the woman's hand in ...