Dowry Deaths, Coercive Control, and India’s Criminal Justice System

In her latest opinion piece published in The Quint, Tatvika Legal Partner Tahini Bhushan examines the disturbing realities surrounding dowry-related deaths, coercive control, and systemic societal pressures through the recent Twisha Sharma and Deepika Nagar cases.

The article explores how incidents of alleged dowry harassment and domestic abuse continue to expose deep-rooted structural issues within Indian society despite decades of legal reform and growing public awareness. While conversations around women’s rights and gender equality have evolved significantly, cases involving matrimonial cruelty, emotional abuse, and dowry-linked violence continue to emerge across socio-economic backgrounds.

Tahini Bhushan’s analysis goes beyond the immediate facts of the cases and addresses broader concerns relating to:

• The societal normalisation of emotional and financial pressure within marriages

• The challenges victims and families face in seeking accountability

• Public narrative building and media scrutiny in matrimonial death cases

• The intersection of patriarchy, social expectations, and legal enforcement

• The effectiveness and limitations of India’s criminal justice mechanisms in addressing crimes against women

The article further reflects on how legal remedies alone cannot fully address the issue unless accompanied by institutional sensitivity, social introspection, and stronger support systems for women facing abuse within matrimonial homes.

At Tatvika Legal, we believe that legal discourse must extend beyond courtrooms and contribute meaningfully to larger conversations around justice, accountability, and social reform. Thought leadership pieces such as these are part of our continued commitment to engaging with contemporary legal and societal issues affecting individuals and institutions alike.

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Read the full article here:

https://www.thequint.com/opinion/twisha-sharma-deepika-nagar-dowry-deaths-indian-society-peril