DOWRY IN INDIA BEYOND THE BNS, LEGAL PROHIBITIONS, SOCIAL ACCEPTANCE, AND THE ROLE OF MEDIA IN SUSTAINING A HISTORICAL EVIL
Abstract
Despite all the legal reforms, criminalization, and reforms in social and economic conditions, dowry remains a deeply rootedand complex socialissue in India.While the BNS hasrestructured criminal laws, the problem extends far beyond the legal framework. This paper investigates the history of dowry, the stress between social acceptance and legal prohibitions, and how dowry practices happen despite attempts to eliminate them.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Intimate Partner and Family Violence
Marriage and Family Dynamics
Family and Matrimonial Law
Publication details
- Journal / source
- LawFoyer International Journal of Doctrinal Legal Research.
- Volume
- 3
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 1931–1953
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026