India, May 31 -- Legal experts have welcomed the Supreme Court's strong observations against dowry harassment, saying the judgment sends an important message that cruelty against women and their families will not be tolerated.

Senior Advocate Pinky Anand told iTV Network that the Supreme Court has consistently acted as a champion of gender justice. She said the judgment ensures that those responsible for heinous crimes such as dowry death are held accountable. According to her, women cannot be demeaned, abused or murdered, and the justice system has shown that their voices will not go unheard.

Senior Advocate and President of the Supreme Court Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA) Mahalakshmi Pavani, Mahalakshmi Pavani, said the remarks mad...