Question

Dowry prohibited Act was passed by the Parliament in :

• A. 1961
• B. 1965
• C. 1962
• D. 1951

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1961

• The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 is the primary Indian legislation criminalizing the giving, taking, or demanding of dowry. • Over the years, key amendments have significantly enhanced the penalties for these offenses to curb violence and harassment against women.