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Women and the law

Sir, — This has reference to the article "Women and the law" (Feb. 19). One of the major drawbacks of such legislation has been that they are often enacted as a result of social reactions, sentiments and with an eye on the votes of the target group.

It is those who do not really need the protection of these laws who often exploit the situation and those who deserve it go unheard. Combating crime against women does not end with just enacting stringent laws.

Alok Bhushan,
New Delhi

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Sir, — The problem of dowry is not going to be solved by law, which already provides for stringent punishment for dowry seekers.

The menace of dowry seekers and the other equally questionable custom of preference for marrying within the caste are soon going to be a thing of the past as the declining number of girls available for marriage year after year will force people to discard their prejudices against the female child.

K.P.S. Chauhan,
New Delhi

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