This document summarizes key Indian laws against the dowry system, including Section 304B that addresses dowry deaths, Section 406 on criminal breach of trust, and Section 498A regarding harassment or cruelty of a woman by her husband or relatives. It also discusses the Dowry Prohibition Act of 1961 and Domestic Violence Act of 2005, both aimed at prohibiting dowry and protecting women from domestic harm. The document outlines punishments like imprisonment and fines for violations of these anti-dowry laws.

1. LEGAL ASPECTS
AGAINST DOWRY SYSTEM

3. DOWRY
• SECTION 304B,406 and 498A
• DOWRY PROHIBITION ACT
• DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT

4. SECTION 304B
• Dowry death
• 1986 amendment
• 1)Death of a woman caused by any
injuries,within 7years of marriage or
subjected to any kind of cruelty.
• 2)PUNISHMENT FOR DOWRY: 7 years
or life time imprisonment

5. SECTION 406
• Criminal breach of trust
• Non-bailable and cognizable
• PUNISHMENT:Imprisonment for 3years or
with fine

6. SECTION 498A
• 1983 amendment
• Harassment or cruelty assaulted by the
husband or the relative
• PUNISHMENT: 3 YEARS OR FINE

7. DOWRY PROHIBITION ACT(1961)
• Prohibit giving or taking of dowry
• AMENDMENT 1984 and 1986

8. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT
• Brought in 2005 and amended in 2006
• harming mentally or physically

9. CRITICISMS AND CONCLUSION

10. CRITICISMS AND CONCLUSION