Sociological Study of Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
Written by – Piyush Pandit Dowry is undoubtedly a social evil and many efforts have been made to tackle this menace and The dowry Prohibition act of 1961 is one of them. The act was passed in June, 1961, but the practice continued
Traditional presents given to the bride or the bridegroom by friends, family, and relatives are not dowry- Calcutta HC.
The Calcutta High Court in the case of Netai Ghosh v. State of West Bengal has ruled that voluntary gifts given by relatives and friends before or after the wedding to the bride or the bridegroom and which are not given as a