Comprehensive legal analysis of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 breaks down the statutory definitions of Section 2, the penalties under Sections 3 and 4, and the critical role of judicial interpretation.
Most people know dowry is illegal in India—but few understand how powerful the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 really is. From reverse burden of proof to women’s absolute ownership of dowry, here are five shocking legal truths every Indian must know.