Weasel, fefee is not from Afghanistan and merely stating an opinion and bringing this issue to public attention.

Only when there is public attention and pressures brought to bear, that change might take place. Call it "extra legal" pressures to foster change, if you will. Note: I didn't say "illegal". That's 2 different things.

Although there are strict penalties in respect of dowry offences in India, as you informed us, but enforcement is a problem, isn't it? I guess with the massive population, enforcement is a huge challenge. Having said that, the problems are understandable but not condoned.

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