Comprehensive legal analysis of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 breaks down the statutory definitions of Section 2, the penalties under Sections 3 and 4, and the critical role of judicial interpretation.
Most people know dowry is illegal in India—but few understand how powerful the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 really is. From reverse burden of proof to women’s absolute ownership of dowry, here are five shocking legal truths every Indian must know.
Section 1 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 lays the foundation of India’s new criminal law by defining its short title, commencement, and jurisdiction. It extends to all acts committed within India, as well as offences by Indian citizens abroad, crimes on Indian ships and aircraft, and cyber offences targeting India. This section marks the beginning of a modern, globally aware Indian criminal justice framework.