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Human Rights

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.

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SYSTEM OF BAIL IN INDIA: CHALLENGES, WAY FORWARD

Indian bail system, based on "bail, not jail," faces challenges like disproportionate detention of the poor. To address these issues, the government should review preventive detention laws, strengthen bail accessibility, establish clear guidelines, explore alternative forms of custody, speed up the judicial process, and implement comprehensive bail legislation.

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PRISON REFORM: SIGNIFICANCE, CHALLENGE, WAY FORWARD

Indian prisons face severe overcrowding, undertrial delays, poor infrastructure, custodial violence, and lack of rehabilitation. The Model Prisons Act, 2023 and tech-driven reforms aim to modernize the system. India must shift from punishment to rehabilitation, uphold inmate rights, and ensure justice through efficient legal aid, humane treatment, and accountability.

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