GS Paper 4

DOWRY SYSTEM IN INDIA: LAW, CHALLENGES, WAY FORWARD

Dowry results in violence against women, leading to deaths and severe harassment, particularly among vulnerable socioeconomic groups. Despite stringent laws, including the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), its practice persists due to social sanction, patriarchy, and low conviction rates, highlighting a wide gap between law and implementation.