Dowry harassment is primarily covered under Sections 85 & 86 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (previously Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)). This section addresses cruelty by a husband or his relatives towards the wife, including dowry demands. Apart from this, there is a special social legislation namely Dowry Prohibition act, 1961 & Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 which are aimed at eradication of social evil.