Dowry's Deadly Grip: The Unseen Cost of India's Patriarchal Society The tragic death of 24 year old Deepika Nagar has highlighted the dark underbelly of India's patriarchal society.
She was allegedly pushed off a third floor terrace by her in laws for not bringing enough dowry, one of many harrowing tales of brutality and violence that Indian women face daily.
Deepika Nagar's family is demanding a fast track court trial, citing the torture she suffered at the hands of her husband and relatives.