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  • Panchayats in Mathura ban dowry, lavish feasts

    Panchayats in Mathura ban dowry, lavish feasts

    India | September 03, 2019 11:00 IST

    "Our efforts are to stop these wrong practices and make people aware of the reality. For example, dowry is nothing more than a bribe to the groom's family. The priority should be to educate the girl and make her independent, instead of wasting money by spending lavishly on her wedding," Chaudhary Govind Singh said.

  • panchayat announces bizarre punishment for sexual assault

    Panchayat announces bizarre punishment for sexual assault

    India | July 17, 2013 9:36 IST

    Lucknow, July 17: At a time when people across the country are seeking tougher laws and stringent punishment for rape and sexual assaults, a youth got away with a punishment of being hit five times

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