Why was the dowry probhtion act passed
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Dowry Prohibition Act, Indian law, enacted on May 1, 1961, intended to prevent the giving or receiving of a dowry. Under the Dowry Prohibition Act, dowry includes property, goods, or money given by either party to the marriage, by the parents of either party, or by anyone else in connection with the marriage. Hope it will help you andPlease follow me
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- In 1961 the dowry prohibition Act was passed by the government to prohibit the demands payment and acceptance of dowry in the society .
- The Act was further strengthened in 1981 when paying and accepting dowry become a punishable offence .
- In1986 the law also prescribed conviction for up to five years or a fine upto 15000 rupees or the amount of the dowry against the people who demanded or accepted dowry .
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