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Under the Dowry Prohibition Act 1961 and 1986, in what kind of category are they involved in taking, giving, or dealing in dowry?

Under the Dowry Prohibition Act 1961 and 1986, in what kind of category are they involved in taking, giving, or dealing in dowry? Correct Answer Crime

The correct answer is Crime.

Key Points

  • A dowry is the money or goods that a bride's family gives to her new bridegroom and/or his family when they are married.
  • Giving or taking dowry is a criminal offense and contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
  • According to the Dowry Prohibition Act 1961: 
    • If any person gives or takes or abets the giving or taking of dowry, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than five years, and with the fine which shall not be less than fifteen thousand rupees or the amount of the value of such dowry.
    • If any person demands directly or indirectly, from the parents or other relatives or guardian of a bride or bridegroom as the case may be, any dowry, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to two years and with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees.​

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?
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2. The Dowry Prohibition Act.
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