The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961CONTENTS Sections Particulars PreambleIntroduction1Short title, extent and commencement.2Definitions of ‘dowry’.3Penalty for giving or taking dowry.4Penalty for demanding dowry.4ABan on advertisement.5Agreement of giving or taking dowry to be void.6Dowry to be for the benefit of the wife or her heirs.7Cognizance of offences.8Offences to be cognizable for certain purposes and to be non-bailable and non-compoundable.8ABurden of proof in certain cases.8BDowry Prohibition Officers.9Power to make rules.10Power of State Government to make rules. APPENDIX Rule THE DOWRY PROHIBITION (MAINTENANCE OF LIST OF PRESENTS TO THE BRIDE AND BRIDEGROOM ) RULES, 1985Indian Laws – Bare ActsMyNationPosted in Dowry Prohibition ActPost navigationPrevious Previous post: Section 10 – The Protection Of Women From Domestic Violence Act, 2005,Next Next post: Appendix – The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961Related PostsSection 205 – Income Tax Act, 1961Section 204 – Income Tax Act, 1961Section 203A – Income Tax Act, 1961Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website