DOWRY DEATH

Dowry death is defined in section 304B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Alsosection 113B of the Indian Evidence Act,1872 states the presumption as to dowry death. What is dowry? Section 2 of Dowry Prohibition Act states that “dowry” means any property or valuable security given or agreed to be given either directly or indirectly— 1)by one party to a marriage to the…

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