@ utpala
let these people keep fighting.i think we shud stop bothering about wot they say.
actually dowry is a crime in india and therefore there are so many laws for it,though not implemented fully.
on the other hand,maintenance is not at all illegal...that's why it's in all countries of the world including india and will never be banned,however much some wife bashers try to scrap it....since they know it cant be scrapped,they are afraid to file any PILs in courts and therefore venting their frustration on websites like LCI...let them do it...since they cant do anything beyond this..
lastly,dear utpala,you may agree with me that no one can be forced to accept dowry.even if one was forced to accept dowry,he shud have cancelled marriage with such a party....but then who wont get tempted on getting a car or property for free??
i wish you and your family a very happy new year....
regards,
roshni