For similar reasons, law enforcement officers are more motivated to accept offers of bribery from the family of the accused, or perhaps in fear of more grave consequences, such as Honour killings Murders Dowry deaths Ī map of the reported dowry deaths in India, per 100,000 people (2012)Ī dowry death is the murder or suicide of a married woman caused by a dispute over her dowry. This is due in large part to the threat of ridicule or shame on the part of the potential reporter, as well as an immense pressure not to damage the family's honour. Įxact statistics on the extent case occurrences are very difficult to obtain, as a large number of cases go unreported. In January 2011, the International Men and Gender Equality Survey (IMAGES) Questionnaire reported that 24% of Indian men had committed sexual violence at some point during their lives. Ħ5% of Indian men believe women should tolerate violence in order to keep the family together, and women sometimes deserve to be beaten. Andhra Pradesh is home to 7.3% of India's female population and accounts for 11.5% of the total reported crimes against women. Of the women living in India, 7.5% live in West Bengal where 12.7% of the total reported crime against women occurs. According to the National Crime Records Bureau, in 2011, there were more than 228,650 reported incidents of crime against women, while in 2021, there were 4,28,278 reported incidents, an 87% increase.
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A formation of human chain at India Gate by the women from different walks of life at the launch of a National Campaign on prevention of violence against women, in New Delhi on OctoPart of a series on
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