DOWRY PROHIBITION ACT, 1961 AND THE DOWRY PROHIBITION (MAINTENANCE OF LISTS OF PRESENTS TO THE BRIDE AND BRIDEGROOM) RULES, 1985

The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 is an Indian law enacted to eradicate the social evil of dowry. It prohibits the giving, taking, or demanding of dowry—property or valuable security—before, during, or after marriage. Violators face imprisonment and heavy fines, aiming to prevent female exploitation and domestic abuse.