Question

why was the dowry prohibition act of 1961 considered to be inadequate

Answer 1

it is not important that dowry is given under the condition of applying force it can be also be given by self satisfaction as in the Indian culture there are some customers in which the bride's family give some gifts to the grooms family in some cases when the bride's family if not having the ability or I am not a situation to give such gift in such cases the grooms family force Deori to be allowed but its not important to give them .

this act was considered inadequate because it is not important that dowry should not be given it can also be given happily or as a gift