Act 3 of 1988

The Commission of Sati (Prevention ) Act, 1987

An Act to provide for the more effective prevention of the commission of sati and its glorification and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

  • Ministry of Women and Child Development
  • Enacted 1988-01-03
  • 22 sections
SectionTitle
1 Short title, extent and commencement. Read
2 Definitions. Read
3 Attempt to commit sati. Read
4 Abetment of sati. Read
5 Punishment for glorification of sati. Read
6 Power to prohibit certain acts. Read
7 Power to remove certain temples or other structures. Read
8 Power to seize certain properties. Read
9 Trial of offences under this Act. Read
10 Special Public Prosecutors. Read
11 Procedure and powers of Special Courts. Read
12 Power of Special Court with respect to other offences. Read
13 Forfeiture of funds or property. Read
14 Appeal. Read
15 Protection of action taken under this Act. Read
16 Burden of proof. Read
17 Obligation of certain persons to report about the commission of offence under this Act. Read
18 Person convicted of an offence under section 4 to be disqualified from inheriting certain properties. Read
19 Repealed.Read
20 Act to have overriding effect.Read
21 Power to make rules.Read
22 Repeal of existing laws.Read
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