27/12/2025
Dowry is not tradition, it’s a CRIME.Section 80 BNS = Dowry Death ⚖️
Dowry Death is a serious criminal offence under Section 80 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.
If a woman dies within 7 years of marriage due to harassment or cruelty for dowry, the husband or in-laws will be held criminally liable.
⚖️ Punishment:
➡️ Rigorous imprisonment of not less than 7 years,
➡️ May extend to life imprisonment.
📌 Law is clear:
No excuse. No compromise. No mercy for dowry-related deaths.
📚 Explained in simple language by Advocate Sahban Ali
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