Shireen Sengupta, BA LLB (Hons.), VSLLS, Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies
“No one is more arrogant toward women, more aggressive or scornful than the man who is anxious about his virility.” - Simone de Beauvior
ABSTRACT
Currently, the justice system of India has no recourse for victims of bride trafficking in India in absence of a separate legislation prohibiting the evil practice of bride trafficking in the nation. The practice of bride trafficking is easy to hide and difficult to penalise due to its peculiar nature. The veil of “arrange marriage” within the framework of India’s many complex personal laws make this form of trafficking more widespread in the nation than other forms of trafficking. The twin problems of skewed sex ratio in the country along with mass poverty led to the birth of this practice and the economic, sexual, political, social and cultural exploitation of women by this system ensured its thriving. The research paper delves into the conceptual definition of bride trafficking, inquires into its reasons for growth and contributing factors and analyses empirical and socio-cultural data to ensure a deep and true understanding of the problem. The paper also suggests short term as well as long term measures to curb the problem after studying the already provided legal provisions.
Keywords: Bride trafficking, Need for legislation, Trafficking for marriage, Exploitation, Slavery
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