The Prohibition of Dowry (Amendment) Act was enacted in 1984. Explain the statement with reasons.
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Dowry Prohibition Act, Indian law, enacted on May 1, 1961, intended to prevent the giving or receiving of a dowry. ... The act and relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code were further amended to protect female victims of dowry-related violence.
"In 1985, a separate Women's and Child Development Department was set up under the Human Resources Development Ministry to promote the overall development of women and children.
Some of these laws have been introduced to ensure social justice for women and to help in implementing various schemes.
These include the prohibition of the Dowry Act and the Equal Remuneration Act. In relevance to the amendments to the and 74th and 73rd Constitution, women in the local autonomous authorities have reserved seats."