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When was the Dowry Prohibition Act commenced?

When was the Dowry Prohibition Act commenced? Correct Answer 1961

The correct answer is 1961.

  •  The Dowry Prohibition Act was commenced in the year 1961.​

Key Points

  • Dowry Prohibition Act was enacted on May 1, 1961:
    • Its purpose was to prevent the giving and receiving of dowry.
    • According to the Dowry Prohibition Act, "dowry" means any property or valuable security given or agreed to be given directly or indirectly.
    • The Dowry Prohibition Act is applicable to persons of all religions in India.
    • Punishment for violation of law is 5 years imprisonment and Rs 15000/- or the value of dowry whichever is higher.
    • Amendment: The 1984 Act required the maintenance of a list describing the identity of the person giving each gift, its value, as a gift given to the bride and groom at the time of marriage.
    • Amendments were also made to the original Dowry Prohibition Act to establish maximum and minimum penalties for giving and receiving dowry.
    • Proposals to demand dowry or to advertise money or property in connection with marriage shall be fined.

Related Questions

I. To transfer the substantive provisions under the Indian Penal Code. II. Dowry givers should be excluded from punishment. III. Appointment of Dowry Prohibition Officers. IV. The marriage expenses should be limited to 20% of the annual income of the girl’s parents/guardian. Which of the above statements is/are true concerning the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961?
A statement is given followed by two inferences I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given inferences, if any, follow from the given statement? Statement: Anyone who participates in executing dowry will be punished under the law. Inferences: I. Those who do not participate in dowry are law-abiding citizens. II. Giving dowry is as wrong as asking for dowry. 
A statement is given followed by two inferences I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given inferences, if any, follow from the given statement? Statement: Anyone who participates in executing dowry will be punished under the law. Inferences: I. Those who do not participate in dowry are law-abiding citizens. II. Giving dowry is as wrong as asking for dowry .
Arrange in sequence the adoption of following Acts in India
1. The protection of women from Domestic Violence Act.
2. The Dowry Prohibition Act.
3. The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act
4. Protection of Civil Rights Act
According to the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, how many conditions related to dowry have been stated?
Under the Dowry Prohibition Act 1961 and 1986, in what kind of category are they involved in taking, giving, or dealing in dowry?
According to Section-2 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, what is the meaning of dowry?
What is the penalty for demanding dowry according to the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961?
If a person demands, directly or indirectly, any kind of dowry from the mother, father or other relative of the bride or the groom, as the case may be, then he will have to pay a fine under which section of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961?
In which section of the Dowry Prohibition Act the meaning of dowry is explained?