dowry law

Dowry laws have come under criticism as they have been misused by women and their families.

This had raised questions about rampant misuse of dowry laws in India by women to harass husband's family.

Additionally, the groom may suffer criminal charges under Indian dowry law, and end up fighting lengthy legal battles.

See Dowry law in India.

Rape In her early years in Delhi, India, Sahgal was part of a feminist network that fought against rape and dowry laws.

The dowry law (article 498a) is thought to sometimes have been misused by women to lodge false or exaggerated complaints against husbands and entire extended family accusing them of cruel behavior.

Sangyabalya: Society for Promotion of Marital Harmony, a "HELPLINE for Husbands& Families victimised by anti dowry laws, was formed in 2003 in Bangalore.

Dowry related violence is a problem in several places (see dowry deaths), and, in response to violent incidents regarding the practice, several jurisdictions have enacted laws restricting or banning dowry (see Dowry law in India).

The movement holds that laws like the Domestic Violence Act, the Sexual Harassment at Workplace Bill, Dowry law, the maintenance/alimony laws and the rape laws are anti-male and unconstitutional as men are being treated as guilty before guilt has been proven.

Subsequently, if the groom tries to extricate himself from the marriage, he faces lengthy legal battles and even criminal charges under Indian Dowry law, which is presently geared towards protecting the rights of women in the marriage, as in most cases the bride's family is financially strong and politically connected.