WHAT IS DOWRY? Dowry is the demand in form of money, jewellery, things etc, by the groom and/or groom’s family to bride’s family. The amount or value of dowry is generally decided before the marriage takes place. DOWRY IS A SOCIAL EVIL Modern, well educated families start saving money forKEEP READING
Married Women’s Property Act, 1874 BARE ACT An Act to explain and amend the law relating to certain married women, and for other purposes. Whereas it is expedient to make such provision as hereinafter appears for the enjoyment of wages and earnings by women married before the first day ofKEEP READING
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Rules, 2006 In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 37 of the Protection of Woman from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 the Central Government hearby makes the following rules, namely- 1. Short title and commencement. (1) These rules may be called the Protection ofKEEP READING
FAMILY COURTS ACT, 1984 BARE ACT An Act to provide for the establishment of Family Courts with a view to promote conciliation in, and secure speedy settlement of, disputes relating to marriage and family affairs and for matters connected therewith. Be it enacted by Parliament in the Thirty-fifth Year ofKEEP READING
PROHIBITION OF CHILD MARRIAGE ACT, 2006 BARE ACT An Act to provide for the prohibition of solemnisation of child marriages and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Be it enacted by Parliament in the Fifty-seventh Year of the Republic of India as follows- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.KEEP READING
MUSLIM WOMEN PROTECTION OF RIGHTS ON DIVORCE ACT, 1986 An Act to protect the rights of Muslim women who have been divorced by, or have obtained divorce from, their husbands and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Be it enacted by Parliament in the Thirty-seventh year ofKEEP READING
Dowry Prohibition (Maintenance Of Lists Of Presents To The Bride And Bridegroom) Rules, 1985 In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, the Central Government hereby makes the following rules namely; 1. Short Title And Commencement. (1) These rules may be called theKEEP READING
