Question

Why was dowry protection act passed

Answer 1

the dowry proyection act passed to prevent giving or recieving the dowry.

Answer 2

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If a person gives or takes or abets dowry,he/she shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term not less than 15thousand rupees of the amount..

It has been observed that the after marriage the bride is teased,scolded ,abused beaten and sometimes killed or forced to commit suicide.To come all this situation The dowry prohibition act was passed on 1961..