Supreme Court does well to prevent abuse of anti-dowry law
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Supreme Court does well to prevent abuse of anti-dowry law

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The Supreme Court ruling upholding the guideline that bars the immediate arrest of a husband and his family under the anti-dowry law is a welcome decision. While the menace of dowry certainly needs to be checked and culprits punished, unbridled power is dangerous and can be misused as this law has been.