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Dowry (or dahej) is the demand for property, goods, cash to the bride’s family as a deal for the successful commencement of their marriage. Dowry basically was gifts given by the bride’s family to the groom at the time of marriage or before marriage. After passing from generation to generation, it now has converted into evil practice in society. Earlier where dowry was moreover like a gift but today it is more of a compulsion to the bride’s family.
Dowry Harassment means torturing a bride for dowry either physically or emotionally. This harassment generally happens after the marriage where the bride is asked for more dowry.
However, asking dowry and giving it has been a crime in the eyes of law. But still, these traditions have not been fully eradicated from our society. Sometimes this harassment goes to a severe level and forces the bride or their family to death.
However, there is always another side to the coin. On one hand where the laws are strict for dowry-related matters in India. Some women use it as a weapon instead of a defense against their husbands. We are going to come to that also later on the page. But for now, let’s have a look at punishment in the Indian Constitution for dowry harassment.
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