Should dowry demands be punishable with mandatory jail time, no bail?

The context behind the vote

Quick context

This is one of those Indian public-policy questions where identity, family, welfare, and constitutional rights overlap.

Why people say Heck Yeah

Supporters argue that voluntary change is too slow, and that law should push society toward the fairer outcome.

Why people say Hell No

Critics argue that government power should be limited, especially when the rule touches private choices or complex markets.

Useful facts to know

• Technology regulation usually arrives after the behaviour has already become normal.
• Family and personal-law debates are never just private; they decide what the state recognises as legitimate life.

The deeper tension

The real question is not just “Should dowry demands be punishable with mandatory jail time, no bail?” It is who should decide, who pays, and who lives with the consequences.