SOCIO-LEGAL ASPECTS OF DOWRY SYSTEM IN INDIA

Best Cititation – Veena Nirudhiya, Socio-Legal Aspects of Dowry System in India, 1 LIU & 50 (2022)

ABSTRACT

The paper is concentrated on examining the concept of the Dowry system and the impact created due to the cases related to dowry. Dowry is the transfer of any property or money from one party of the marriage to another party of the marriage. Demanding dowry in the name of ‘gifts’ has become prominent nowadays. Young women are forced to provide their valuable security to their spouses and his family. The Dowry Prohibition Act was introduced to provide proper security to women. Although the act was introduced, the act of demand for dowry is still in persistence. Indian Criminal statutes had made strict provisions to eradicate the unhealthy repercussions of this system. On a side, women are struggling to overcome this issue, men are also affected by the false accusations made. As the provisions are stricter, it is taking more time for the innocent men to prove their stand. This is a crucial and complex issue that should get proper attention from society to eradicate the toxic dowry demanding system which is even causing the death of a person and improper usage of the powerful provisions made for the security of women.

KEYWORDS: Dowry system, Demand for dowry, Dowry death, Dowry Prohibition Act, Indian Penal Code, Women, Men, Society.