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Dowry

Introduction………………………………………………………………….4         Definition & Meaning……………………………………………………5         Dowry System in India………………………………………………….7         Causes For Dowry………………………………………………………..8         The changing face of Dowry in Modern India……………..10         Live Examples of Dowry Deaths………………………………….12         Present Scenario of Dowry in India………………………….…13         Methodology………………………………………………………….….16         Analysis Of Questionnaire……………………………………….…17         Solution……………………………………………………………….…....22         Conclusion………………………………………………………………...33         Introduction   Why the topic ‘Dowry’?   Another reason for choosing this topic is, as a girl, in future I and my parents may also face the same consequences. Hence as a girl it is very important to know the Laws, Acts & Articles made by the government for Anti-Dowry.   At last, I am really great full to my teacher for giving me this opportunity to understand this critical situation in detail which has enhanced my knowledge about the present scenario of Dowry in our society.   What is Dowry?   Definition:       Dowry means any property or valuable security given or agreed       to be given either directly or indirectly by one party to a       marriage to the other party to the marriage or by the parents       of either party or by any other person to either party to the       marriage. It may be given at or before or any time after the       marriage in connection with the marriage of the said parties.         Money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage         Marriage prize brought by the bride or groom as a condition       of their marriage, often consisting of lands, titles, or       cash payments         Max Radin has defined dowry as the property, which a man receives       from his wife or her family at the time of his marriage.     Meaning   Dowry may be broadly defined as gifts and valuables received in marriage by the bride, the bridegroom and his relatives. The amount of dowry is regulated by...