3-Day Workshop on Dowry: Social Evil, Legal Framework & Challenges by Legal Vidhiya [26 – 28 September 2025]

About Legal Vidhiya

Established in 2021, Legal Vidhiya is a pioneering online ed-tech platform committed to nurturing legal education. Our multifaceted platform offers a comprehensive array of opportunities, including internships, webinars, workshops, and courses, catering to diverse learning needs within the legal domain. Additionally, we provide a platform for individuals to showcase their expertise through article publications, fostering a vibrant community of legal discourse and knowledge exchange.

About the Workshop

Legal Vidhiya proudly presents a focused 3-day workshop designed for law students, legal interns, and professionals to explore the complex issue of dowry as a social evil and a legal challenge.

This workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of the concept and history of dowry, examine its transformation into a criminal offense, and critically evaluate the misuse of dowry laws and their impact on society. Participants will engage in interactive sessions, case studies, and open discussions to gain practical insights into balancing social protection, gender justice, and safeguards against legal misuse.

Day 1 – Understanding the Concept of Dowry

Session Title: “Dowry: Evolution, Theories, and Social Context”

Topics Covered:

• Concept of Dowry: Meaning & Social Significance
• Historical Background: Dowry System in Ancient & Medieval India
• Definitions: Dowry under Law & Sociology
• Theories Explaining Dowry (Economic, Social, Feminist Perspectives)
• Indian Reforms: Social Movements & Government Initiatives against Dowry

Interactive Segment: Q&A on the origins and evolution of dowry practices

Day 2 – Dowry as a Crime: Causes & Consequences

Session Title: “From Social Practice to Criminal Offense”

Topics Covered:

• Common Reasons Behind Dowry Demands
• Causes for Dowry-Related Crimes (Social, Cultural, Economic Factors)
• Types of Dowry Crimes: Harassment, Domestic Violence, Dowry Deaths, Abetment to Suicide
• Consequences of Dowry Crimes: Psychological, Social & Economic Impact on Women and Families
• Legal Framework:
  • Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
  • Section 498A IPC
  • Section 304B IPC (Dowry Death)
  • Relevant CrPC & Evidence Act Provisions

Interactive Segment: Case studies on dowry crimes and legal remedies

Day 3 – Misuse, Judicial Views & Way Forward

Session Title: “Balancing Protection and Safeguards in Dowry Laws”

Topics Covered:

• Misuse of Dowry Laws: Ground Realities and Statistics
• Effects of Misuse: Impact on Men, Families & Society
• Why Section 498A IPC? – Need & Importance of the Provision
• Judicial Pronouncements: Key Case Laws & Landmark Judgments
• Handling False Cases: Preventive Measures, Safeguards & Role of Mediation

Interactive Segment: Open discussion + mock problem-solving on dowry-related disputes

About the Speaker

Dr. Soumi Chatterjee is an accomplished author, researcher, and academician, currently serving as the Founder & CEO of SRTD Group and Vidhi Vaarta. She pursued her B.A. LL.B. (H) from Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, followed by a PG Diploma in Corporate Laws from the Indian Law Institute. She holds an LL.M. in Business Laws and completed her Ph.D. on “A Socio-Legal Study on Misuse of Anti-Dowry Laws by Women against their Husbands and In-Laws, with special reference to the District of Gautam Buddha Nagar, U.P. – A Critical Evaluation”. Alongside academics, she has practiced at the High Court of New Delhi and worked as Assistant Legal Manager at Tata Teleservices Ltd. She has also held teaching positions at Noida International University and GLA University, Mathura, contributing significantly to legal education.

Her contributions as an author are noteworthy, having published multiple books including “Dowry- Laws and its Misuse in India” (2021), “From Abused to Abuser- Misuse of Laws in India” (2023), and “Goddess of India- History, Beliefs and Stories” (2025). She has also authored numerous research papers in both national and international journals and has been recognized with prestigious accolades such as the Young Researchers Award by the Institute of Scholars (2021) and the Best Teacher Award by Indian Siksha Awards (2021). She has appeared in interviews on Voice of India Channel and other platforms, raising her voice on gender equality and misuse of laws.

Beyond her academic and research pursuits, Dr. Chatterjee serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Doon Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and is a certified trainer in areas such as Gender Sensitization, Diversity & Inclusion, and POSH. She is also a regular speaker at the South Bengal Club of Spiritual Studies, where she delivers talks on Indian scriptural texts and philosophies. With her diverse expertise in law, gender issues, and spirituality, she brings a unique and holistic perspective to her work as a scholar and thought leader.

Workshop Details

• Dates: 26 September to 28 September 2025
• Registration Link: https://rzp.io/rzp/8kLxrUb
• Certificate: E – Certificate of Participation will be awarded to all participants.

For more information contact Mr. Paras Chugh at +91-9782859038 or mail at info.legalvidhiya@gmail.com

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