The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
(1) This Act may be called the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. (2) It extends to the whole of India ***. (3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.
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Official text: India Code (official) ↗
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