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Option 4 : All of the above

Offences

Section

Punishment

The glorification of Sati (Promoting Sati as good action in any form including cinema, theatre, advertisement, religious teachings, etc.)

Section 5

  • Sentence up to 7 years.
  • Fine 5000-30000
  • Or both

Abetment of Sati: (which includes)

  • Inducing a woman that after she commits Sati, her family would get a benefit,
  • Making her believe that she would gain heaven or spiritual moksha.
  • Aiding her in process.
  • Preventing a woman from saving herself while she is being forced to Sati.
  • Obstructing police while they are trying to stop any Sati. 

Section 6

  • If the woman dies: then up to death sentence.
  • Otherwise: imprisonment up to life, and also fine.
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