Section 5

Agreement for giving or taking dowry to be void.

The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961

  • Act 28 of 1961
  • Ministry of Women and Child Development
About this Act

An Act to prohibit the giving or taking of dowry.

All sections
    Any agreement for the giving or taking of dowry shall be void.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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