| Originally posted by :aatma | ||
| " | Even if it is true, according to the dowry law both must be punished. Surprisingly this never happened. Indian laws are always imbalanced and onesided. DP act sections 3, and 5:3. PENALTY FOR GIVING OR TAKING DOWRY. - If any person, after the commencement of this Act,gives or takes or abets the giving or taking of dowry, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than five years, and with fine which shall not be less than fifteen thousand rupees or the amount of the value of such dowry, whichever is more. 5. AGREEMENT FOR GIVING OR TAKING DOWRY TO BE VOID.-Any agreement for the giving or taking of dowry shall be void. | " |
