An increase in dowry-related fatalities in states such as Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Chandigarh has revived national attention, exposing ongoing societal issues and significant shortcomings in the justice system
What are deaths due to dowry?
Dowry deaths involve the murder or suicide of a woman resulting from ongoing abuse or violence related to unfulfilled dowry expectations from her spouse or in-laws. It is acknowledged under Section 304B of the IPC and the Dowry Prohibition Act of 1961.
Essential Information and Developments (2017–2022):
According to NCRB data, about 7,000 dowry-related deaths occur each year.
More than 6,100 homicides in India were directly associated with dowry reasons.
Approximately 4,500 cases are filed each year; in 2022, more than 3,000 cases were still being investigated, with 67% unresolved for more than 6 months.
Conviction Rate: Only 100 convictions each year from approximately 6,500 trial cases.
Regional Hotspots: 80% of cases are focused in UP, Bihar, Jharkhand, MP, Odisha, Rajasthan, West Bengal, and Haryana.
Urban Distress: Among 19 cities, Delhi was responsible for 30% of dowry-related fatalities.
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