Central Act
The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
An Act to prohibit the giving or taking of dowry.
| Act number | 28 of 1961 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1961-05-20 |
| In force from | 1961-07-01 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Women and Child Development |
| Sections | 13 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
Other Acts of the Ministry of Women and Child Development
- The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
- The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
- The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
- The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006
- The Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005
- The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
- The Infant Milk Substitutes, Feeding Bottles and Infant Foods (Regulation of Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 1992
- The National Commission for Women Act, 1990
Questions this page answers
When did the The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 come into force?
It came into force on 1961-07-01, having been enacted on 1961-05-20.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Women and Child Development.
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