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This Site is Satire.
The Law is Real.
What this site is, what it isn't, and why the legal information is accurate but not legal advice.
Nature of This Site
dowry.lol is a satirical public-awareness project. The calculator is satire, built to expose how dehumanising a practice that's been a crime since 1961 actually is.
Every number is made up. The multipliers, the base amounts, the final figure: all fictional, invented to make a point. They don't reflect actual demands from any real person or family.
Not Legal Advice
None of this is legal advice. The information about the Dowry Prohibition Act, BNS Sections 80 and 85, and related laws is here for awareness, not to substitute for a lawyer.
If you're dealing with an actual legal situation, talk to a qualified lawyer. Free legal aid is available:
- National Legal Services Authority (NALSA): 15100
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- National Commission for Women: 7827-170-170
Accuracy of Legal Information
We've tried to get the law right. The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 are real statutes and what we say about them is accurate as of the time of writing. But laws get amended and courts interpret them differently over time.
Don't rely solely on this site for legal decisions. Check India Code ↗ for the current text.
No Endorsement of Dowry
This site does not endorse dowry in any form. The calculator produces numbers that mirror how real negotiations work. That's the satire. Not endorsement.
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Jurisdiction
This site is about Indian law, for an Indian audience. If you're in a different country, your legal situation will differ.