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Why thousands of women across India are still being lost to dowry violence

Dowry deaths persist in India despite being outlawed, with women facing relentless demands for cash and property, often leading to violence and suicide. This practice, deeply rooted in power and control, continues across all social strata, highlighting a societal failure beyond legal reform.

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