dowry deaths in India
Supreme Court Condemns Dowry System for Reducing Marriage to Commercial Transaction in Landmark Ruling
Nov 29, 2025 01:58 am CST
The Supreme Court of India has criticized the dowry system for degrading marriage from a sacred institution to a mere commercial transaction, while canceling bail for a man accused of dowry-related murder. Justices Nagarathna and Mahadevan emphasized that dowry deaths represent crimes against society that violate constitutional rights to equality and dignity, calling for firm judicial responses to combat this persistent social evil affecting women in India.
Tragic Dowry Case: Karnataka Man Murders Wife Four Months After Marriage, Highlighting India's Growing Dowry Crime Statistics
Oct 09, 2025 01:08 am CST
A disturbing case of alleged dowry-related murder has emerged from Karnataka's Belagavi, where a man killed his 20-year-old wife just four months after marriage. This incident underscores the alarming 14% increase in dowry crimes across India in 2023, with Karnataka ranking third nationwide in such cases according to recent NCRB data.
Alarming Rise in India's Dowry Deaths: 14% Increase in Cases and Over 6,100 Lives Lost in 2023
Oct 01, 2025 08:09 pm CST
According to the National Crime Records Bureau's 2023 report, India witnessed a concerning 14% increase in dowry-related crimes, with 15,489 cases registered nationwide. Uttar Pradesh reported the highest number at 7,151 cases, while the death toll reached 6,156, highlighting the persistent social crisis despite legal prohibitions against the practice.