Question
Download Solution PDFIn which section of the Dowry Prohibition Act the meaning of dowry is explained?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 2.
Key Points
- The meaning of dowry is mentioned in Section 2 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
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According to Section-2 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, `dowry’ means any property or valuable security given or agreed to be given either directly or indirectly:
- by one party to a marriage to the other party to the marriage
- by the parents of either party to a marriage or by any other person, to either party to the marriage or to any other person; at or before or any time after the marriage in connection with the marriage of said parties but does not include dower or mahr in the case of persons to whom the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) applies.
Additional Information
- Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 comes under the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
- Present Minister of Women and Child Development is Smriti Zubin Irani.
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