There are some things that are happening in society, both among the literate and the illiterate, despite being banned by law. Dowry is one of the most prominent among them. Regardless of the religious affiliation, the marriage of a daughter is one of the most expensive events for parents. Nowadays, no small amount is enough to buy jewellery and decently organise a wedding. Even the middle class tries to imitate the lavish weddings of the super-rich, at least on a small scale. It takes lakhs to book a wedding venue. In addition to this, a huge amount has to be handed over to the event management for jewellery, clothes, decorations, makeup, photography, etc.

Even the position of each person in society is often determined by how the marriage is conducted. What is happening in our country in

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