Since dowries have been present for many years, there have been many documented and unrecorded tales of crime, cruelty, and harassment against brides before, during, and after marriage. This article explores the history of the dowry notion in India, a few other nations, and the Indian laws that forbid it. Dowry is the term used to describe the wealth or property given by the bride's family to the groom or his family during their marriage. The Dowry Prohibition Act of 1961 renders the exchange of dowries null and unlawful. If the bride is subjected to cruelty within seven years of marriage, the husband and his family members are subject to penalties under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code. According to this provision, there is no bail and no compounding for the crime. These regulations are strongly pro-women and need minimal prior verification if any complaints are filed under their provisions. As a result, some women feel free to abuse these aspects of the law to further their own nefarious goals.

Dowry, Misuse, Anti-Dowry Laws