Dowry Deaths In India: Analysing Legal Insufficiencies And Comparative Insights For Reform
IJLLR Journal
V. Latha, VELS Institute of Science and Technology, School of Law (VISTAS) ABSTRACT Dowry deaths represent a persistent social evil in India, where women are subjected to violence, harassment, and often fatal outcomes due to unmet dowry demands. Despite legislative measures like the Dowry Prohibition Act of 1961 and amendments to the Indian Penal Code, the incidence of such deaths has not significantly declined, highlighting gaps in enforcement and cultural entrenchment. This paper examines...