In recent years, after the implementation of the new bride price regulations, some cases related to bride price disputes have been one of the hot spots that have attracted widespread attention from the society.
On July 28, 2021, the Intermediate People's Court of Nantong Municipality, Jiangsu Province, rendered a new judgment on the bride price. In this case, the husband's family failed to pay the bride price as promised before the marriage, and the woman's family demanded the return of the bride price. The court held that the husband should pay the bride price as promised, and if it is not fulfilled on time, it should be returned.
Similarly, the Anshan Intermediate People's Court in Liaoning Province also mentioned the relationship between the promise and the actual payment in a case of return of bride price on August 4, 2021. In this case, the husband's family promised to pay a bride price of 300,000 yuan, but only 50,000 yuan was actually paid. The court held that the husband should pay the bride price as promised, but the actual amount should be subject to the actual payment.
These cases illustrate the practical effect of the new bride price rules, i.e. the relationship between the promise and the actual payment. The court has gradually established corresponding rules in its judgments. This is of great significance for safeguarding social justice and protecting women's rights and interests. However, some have questioned the practical effect of the new bride price rules. For the man's family, the burden of paying the bride price increases, which may cause a certain financial burden for some families. At the same time, the bride price culture still exists in some regions, and this traditional perception needs to be changed through education and awareness-raising. The implementation of the new bride price regulations is of great significance for maintaining social stability and protecting women's rights and interests. In practice, local courts have gradually established corresponding rules to better resolve the issue of bride price. However, it is still necessary to change relevant traditional concepts through education, publicity and other means to promote social progress.