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Dowry deaths refer to deaths of women who are murdered or driven to suicide by continuous harassment and torture by husbands and in-laws over dowry. Section 304-B of the Indian Penal Code defines dowry death and punishes anyone who commits dowry death with 7 years to life imprisonment. Dowry deaths are prevalent in India, with over 2,000 reported annually according to National Crime Records Bureau data, reflecting the subordinate position of women in Indian society. The Law Commission has recommended increa
- Author
- Prema Shetty
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- EN