LEGISLATION COMMENTARY ON THE DOWRY PROHIBITION ACT, 1961 (ACT No. 28 OF 1961)

Author – MANYA SHARMA & PARUL ROY, Students at Vivekananda institute of professional studies

Best Citation – MANYA SHARMA & PARUL ROY, LEGISLATION COMMENTARY ON THE DOWRY PROHIBITION ACT, 1961 (ACT No. 28 OF 1961), ILE CONSTITUTIONAL REVIEW, 2 (1) of 2023, Pg. 15-22, ISSN – 2583-7168.

ABSTRACT

This research paper critically analyzes the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, which was enacted in India to prohibit the giving and taking of dowry. The paper examines the effectiveness of the Act in addressing the issue of dowry-related violence and exploitation of women in India. The paper analyzes the various provisions of the Act, including Section 3, Section 4, Section 6, Section 8, and Section 8B, and evaluates their strengths and weaknesses. The research also examines the social, cultural, and economic factors that contribute to the persistence of the practice of dowry in India. Through this analysis, the paper aims to provide insights into the effectiveness of the Dowry Prohibition Act, identify gaps in the Act, and suggest measures to strengthen the Act’s implementation to address the issue of dowry-related violence and exploitation of women in India.

Keywords– Dowry, Prohibition, Legislation, Marriage, Punishment, Exploitation.