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Dowry deaths feared rise as bride burning blamed on lax trials
Indian women groups say hundreds of dowry related burnings go unprosecuted despite vows for tougher laws. Critics cite faked kitchen fires and slow police work, while supporters argue reforms push punishment and deter abuse.
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New Delhi
India
Rajiv Gandhi
Salman Kurshid
Supreme Court
Margaret Alva
Kurshid
Supreme
Madhu Kishwar