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Video: Rajasthan tea seller marries off 6 daughters, gives Rs 1 crore as dowry

The I-T department served the notice to Gujjar after video of him giving Rs 1 crore for dowry went viral on social media.

13 Apr 2017 11:28 AM

Delhi: Woman accuses groom’s family of cancelling marriage for Rs 5 lakh

A case has been registered under the relevant sections of the Dowry Act on the complaint of Ghazala Sheen, said a senior police officer.

30 Mar 2017 12:41 PM

Delhi: Woman jumps to death after argument with husband

This was her second marriage and she had frequent arguments with her husband Amit, who is unemployed and addicted to liquor.

06 Mar 2017 10:40 AM

Keep prejudice out of school textbooks

The book happened to be published by a reputed firm, which also prints textbooks used in hundreds of schools in the country.

09 Feb 2017 6:06 AM

A step back for education?

It is necessary for textbooks to discuss how and where these prejudices come from, says Sharanya Manivannan.

05 Feb 2017 12:10 AM

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Sociology textbook equates dowry to girls’ ‘ugliness’

When asked about the passage, the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education said the matter will be looked into.

03 Feb 2017 2:19 AM

Acting on dowry sites: Government to Bombay HC

The court was hearing a petition alleging that the Maharashtra government had done little to implement the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961.

05 Jan 2017 1:34 AM

List steps taken over dowry complaints: Bombay High Court

The State argued every dowry officer needs two assistant officers, so it requires huge manpower.

18 Dec 2016 1:48 AM

Inspiring tale of girl battling dowry, prostitution

The girl from Mysuru was married at the age of 18, tortured for dowry and later sold to a brothel by her husband.

12 Dec 2016 3:19 PM

Delhi: Man acquitted in dowry death case

The couple got married in May 2006, and the woman was found hanging in her matrimonial house in April 2008.

05 Dec 2016 3:36 AM

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Woman kills self as in-laws refuse to take old currency in Orissa

It was agreed during the marriage negotiations that they bride’s family would pay Rs 1.70 lakh dowry.

29 Nov 2016 2:27 AM

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