MISUSE OF DOWRY PROHOBITON ACT 1961
AUTHOR – PREETHI S* & MRS. SHONA K**
* STUDENT AT SCHOOL OF LAW, VELS INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ADVANCED STUDIES (VISTAS)
** ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT SCHOOL OF LAW, VELS INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ADVANCED STUDIES (VISTAS)
BEST CITATION – PREETHI S & MRS. SHONA K, MISUSE OF DOWRY PROHOBITON ACT 1961, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 6 (7) OF 2026, PG. 109-112, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.
ABSTRACT
Dower, which has its origins in customs and culture, is one of the most persistent social issues in Indian society. The most significant legislation in this field is the Dowry Prohibition Act of 1961.A legal system must not only prohibit dictatorship and exploitation but also ensure that all parties receive justice. Dowry regulations, particularly those included in the Indian Penal Code, 1860, such as Section 498A, are abused for a purpose. Social and familial factors may also have an impact on dower law abuse.