In a tragic case of dowry abuse, a Kerala court has sentenced a man and his mother to prison for the death of 28-year-old Thushara in 2019. Thushara was reduced to a mere “bag of bones,” weighing only 20-21 kilograms at the time of her demise due to starvation and torture. The husband, Chandulal, and his mother, Geetha, were found guilty of demanding additional dowry soon after Thushara’s marriage in 2013. This harrowing incident sheds light on the persistent issue of dowry abuse in India, emphasizing the urgent need for stricter laws and enforcement to protect vulnerable individuals.