Dowry Laws

Section 498A- Activities that subject a woman to cruelty whether committed by the husband or woman’s in-laws or any other relative of husband are punishable under this act with an imprisonment of a tenure not exceeding 3 years along with a financial penalty.

In our society, the dowry practice has become an epidemic that has plagued communities of several religions. It is kind of an informal barter system wherein the bride’s family provides financial gifts to other assets demanded by the groom’s family in consideration for their son. To all those Groom’s family If you have made your son capable enough to earn his bread, butter and shoulder other financial responsibilities including of his spouse by providing him a good quality of education then why are you demanding the additional things, what for at the time of marriage, unfortunately nobody understands this.

How to make a complaint against Dowry

The following persons can file a complaint in court

  • Affected Woman
  • Parent/s of Woman
  • Other relations of the Woman
  • Any NGO, Welfare organization, or no-profit institution

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