The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 with State Amendments
This edition of The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 (Act 28 of 1961), updated through 2026 and incorporating all State Amendments, serves as a complete and authoritative reference on the law prohibiting the giving or taking of dowry in India. It includes The Dowry Prohibition (Maintenance of List of Presents to the Bride and Bridegroom) Rules, 1985, along with the relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, thereby providing a holistic legal framework on dowry-related offences and evidentiary matters. Presented as a Bare Act with short comments, this volume offers clarity and precision in understanding statutory provisions and their practical application. It is an essential resource for judicial officers, advocates, law students, and individuals engaged in legal, social, and women’s rights work. Published by Commercial Law Publishers (India) Pvt. Ltd., this 2026 edition ensures full legal accuracy and ease of reference for academic, professional, and courtroom use.
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Language | : | English |
| ISBN-13 | : | 9789347218002 |
| Book Edition | : | 2026 |
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