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Unit 15: Bride-Wealth and Dowry

• To resolve the terrible problem of dowry in Hindu Society, the Indian Parliament has Notes
passed “The Dowry Prohibition Act” in May, 1961.

15.4 Keywords

1. Restitutive Law: The main aim of such law is to fulfill the damage done by the criminal.
2. Repressive Law: The aim of such laws are to prevent the acts against the group awareness
and will. This maintains the moral balance of the society and prevents the criminals to com-
mit crime again.

15.5 Review Questions
1. Describe the reasons and results of dowry.
2. ‘Dowry custom is a curse’ How?
3. What are the matters told in Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961?

Answers: Self Assessment

1. girl 2. expectations 3. maximum

15.6 Further Readings

Indian Society and Social Institutions—Dr. R.N. Saxena.
Marriage and Family in India—K.M. Kapadia.

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