Question

Why was the Dowry Prohibition Act of 1961 considered to be inadequate? Explain please in easy and simple language.​

Answer 1

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Why was the Dowry Prohibition Act of 1961 considered to be inadequate?

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The Dowry prohibition act of 1961 sought to protect women from the evil practice of dowry. However it was mandated that a female had to launch a criminal complaint for investigations to proceed.

Answer 2

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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. The Dowry Prohibition Act applies to persons of all religions in India.

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