DOWRY Dowry means those gifts and presents which are given by a father or a guardian to his daughter at the time of her marriage. In ancient times, it was considered as a sort of help to the newlyweds to establish their own home. Mostly the dowry in those days was in kind, say a … Read more
DOWRY Dowry has become one of the greatest evils in the country. Formerly it was prevalent among the royal families. Sometimes it had political significance too. A portion of the kingdom was bestowed upon the bridegroom to cement the relations. Gradually it became a custom among the rich. With the growth of caste system it … Read more
DOWRY Dowry means those gifts and presents which are given by a father or guardian to his daughter at the time of her marriage. In ancient times, it was considered as a sort of help to establish their own home for the newlyweds. Mostly the dowry in those days was in kind, say a variety … Read more
DOWRY AN EVIL FOR THE SOCIETY ‘Dowry’ is an evil that has always been there in Indian society. In the earliest times, dowry was given to a girl at the time of her marriage. It consisted of jewelry, clothes, utensils and other household goods. It was considered to be the gift to the girl. Some … Read more