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Dear Editor,
The Atul Subhash case has stirred up an avalanche of debates, but somehow, the conversation has spiraled into the bizarre realm of equating alimony with dowry. Social media warriors and armchair philosophers alike seem to have discovered a new enemy: the wife. As if calling out “alimony-hogging” is the ultimate act of justice.
Let me break it down for those furiously typing “alimony is the modern dowry” into their keyboards. Dowry is an illegal, oppressive demand rooted in patriarchy, where women’s families are coerced into paying for their daughter’s safety in marriage. Alimony, on the other hand, is a legal provision ensuring financial security for a spouse (man or woman) whose life and livelihood were often sacrificed for the family or marriage. Equating the two is like comparing a medical prescription to a drug addiction.
Here’s a reality check for the alimony critics: you’re barking up the wrong tree. The real issue isn’t whether someone “deserves” financial support after a broken marriage; it’s the culture of toxic relationships, lopsided societal norms, and media trials masquerading as justice. Fixating on the wife as a symbol of greed ignores the larger picture—why are we so quick to blame women when a marriage collapses?
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Moreover, the media frenzy around “breaking news” has left no room for nuance. The presumption of innocence, a cornerstone of justice, has been replaced by a trial by Twitter.
And let’s not forget, alimony is not an automatic payout; it’s granted based on merit and need. So, unless your neighbor’s lawyer is also her astrologer, predicting settlements in advance, spare us the conspiracy theories. Simplistic narratives, whether about “false cases” or “victimization,” obscure the real tragedies at the heart of such events.
This case isn’t just about one life lost—it’s about the failure to provide adequate mental health interventions, legal clarity, and societal empathy. Let’s redirect the conversation toward fair legal proceedings, the rights of all involved, and holding people accountable—without the misogynistic drama, rather than perpetuating harmful stereotypes or misplaced blame.
Yours sincerely,
Katyayani Joshi
Sources: Bloggers’ own opinion
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