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Supreme Court: Dowry Harassment and Domestic Abuse Persist, Showing Patriarchy Still Prevails - (06 Apr 2026)

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Supreme Court observed that crimes against women remain widespread despite decades of reforms, schemes and judicial efforts, noting that continued domestic violence and gender-based crimes reflect a deeply entrenched patriarchal social order.

Tags : DOWRY HARASSMENT   DOMESTIC ABUSE   PATRIARCHY  

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