Dowry Prohibition Act
The Dowry Prohibition Act-1961
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States / UT: Gujarat
Ministry / nodal: Women and Child Development Department
Department: Women and Child Development Department
Nodal department: Women and Child Development Department
Scheme for: Individual
Scheme profile
DBT (direct benefit transfer): No
Target beneficiaries: Women
Tags: Dowry, Women, Legal, Protection, Imprisonment, Fine, Gujarat, Government, Social Justice, Women Empowerment, Law, Rights
Details
The Dowry Prohibition Act-1961 prohibits the demand of dowry from the parents, relatives, or guardians of a bride or bridegroom. Any person found guilty of making such a demand shall face imprisonment for a term of not less than six months, which may extend to two years, along with a fine that may extend to ten thousand rupees.
Benefits
- - Imprisonment for a term of not less than six months, which may extend to two years
- Fine that may extend to ten thousand rupees
- Imprisonment for a term of not less than six months, which may extend to two years
- Fine that may extend to ten thousand rupees
Eligibility
This scheme is applicable to women across the state, regardless of their profession, education, or social and economic status.
Application Process
Online
To report a dowry demand, individuals can visit the Women and Child Development Department's website for more information: WCD Gujarat. Application forms can be submitted on plain paper.
Documents Required
No document list is available for this scheme yet.
Official links
References
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