MISUSE OF DOWRY PROHOBITON ACT 1961

AUTHORS – SUDISH KUMAR K* & MISS. ATHIRA V**

* 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 – SUDISH KUMAR K & MISS. ATHIRA V, MISUSE OF DOWRY PROHOBITON ACT 1961, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 6 (6) OF 2026, PG. 956-959, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT

One of the most enduring social problems in Indian society is dower, which has its roots in customs and culture. The Dowry Prohibition Act of 1961 is the most important piece of law in this area.In addition to preventing exploitation and tyranny, a legal system must provide justice for all parties. There is a reason why dowry rules, especially those found in the Indian Penal Code, 1860, like Section 498A, are abused. Dowry law abuse may also be influenced by social and familial influences.