A Critical Analysis of Causes of Dowry Death with Special Reference to Domestic Violence Act

This research analysis the dowry system, although officially outlawed by the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, remains a pervasive and deeply embedded social practice in India. Over the years, the dowry system has evolved and found ways to persist, despite legal sanctions against it. The demand for dowry is not merely a financial transaction but is often seen as a symbol of status, social standing, and power, leading to its normalization in many parts of Indian society. In the context of marriages, dowry continues to be an influential factor in determining the perceived worth of a woman, with her dowry often playing a significant role in how she is treated by her husband’s family. The dowry system is therefore inherently linked to the issue of domestic violence, where women are subject to emotional, physical, and sometimes even fatal abuse for failing to fulfill dowry expectations