The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
दहेज प्रतिषेध अधिनियम, 1961
Bare Act | Diglot Edition (English / Hindi)
Along with The Dowry Prohibition (Maintenance of Lists of Presents to the Bride and Bridegroom) Rules, 1985
2023 Edition
Published by Bright Law House
Available at Dinkar Book Store
Description
The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 is a key social welfare legislation enacted to prohibit the giving or taking of dowry and to curb the social evil associated with marriage-related exploitation. The Act prescribes penalties for offences, defines dowry-related transactions, and aims to protect women from harassment and coercion arising out of dowry demands.
This Bare Act Diglot Edition (English–Hindi) contains the complete and authentic statutory text of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 along with the Dowry Prohibition (Maintenance of Lists of Presents to the Bride and Bridegroom) Rules, 1985, presented in a clear bilingual format for accurate understanding. The parallel English–Hindi layout makes it accessible for readers from both mediums.
The 2023 Edition, published by Bright Law House, is carefully compiled and well-structured, making it an essential reference for law students, judiciary aspirants, social workers, protection officers, and legal practitioners dealing with family and criminal law.
Act & Rules Covered in This Book
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The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
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The Dowry Prohibition (Maintenance of Lists of Presents to the Bride and Bridegroom) Rules, 1985
(English text with corresponding Hindi translation)
Key Features
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Updated 2023 Edition
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Diglot format (English / Hindi)
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Complete & authoritative Bare Act
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Includes important allied rules
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Clear, section-wise presentation
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Essential for family & criminal law
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Ideal for judicial exams & quick reference
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Trusted publication by Bright Law House
Ideal For
✔ LL.B. & LL.M. Students
✔ Judiciary, APO & JLO Aspirants
✔ Civil Services & State Services Candidates
✔ Social Workers & NGOs
✔ Advocates & Legal Practitioners
✔ English & Hindi Medium Readers
Availability
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