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The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
1961 ·
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Short title, extent and commencement
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Definition of “dowry”
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Penalty for giving or taking dowry
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Penalty for demanding dowry
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Ban on advertisement
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Agreement for giving or taking dowry to be void
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Dowry to be for the benefit of the wife or her heirs
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Cognizance of offences
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Offences to be cognizable for certain purposes and to be bailable and non-compoundable
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Burden of proof in certain cases
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Dowry Prohibition Officers
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Power to make rules
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Power of the State Government to make rules
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