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Under section 1, Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 (2)
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Section 1, Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 [S1G-N2C]
As at 8 September 2026. In force from 27 April 1962 by S.O. 980(E) [N11-QG0].
1. Short title, extent and commencement.—(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, and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act.
Made under this section, or naming it (2)
Notification S.O. 980(E), dated 4th April, 1962 [N11-QG0], 4 April 1962, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 1 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 (28 of 1961), the Central Government"
Notification S.O. 1502(E), dated 4th December, 1963 [N11-RQQ], 4 December 1963, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 1 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 (28 of 1961), the Central Government"
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