Dowry Prohibition act was given in which year?

Appeared in: UPPSC 2017

Explanation

The Dowry Prohibition Act was enacted by the Indian Parliament in 1961.
Its primary objective was to make the act of giving, taking, or demanding dowry a punishable offense.
The law was a response to the increasing number of dowry-related harassment cases and deaths.
The Act came into force on May 20, 1961.

Option B: 1947 is the year of India's independence. The focus at that time was on nation-building and establishing the new government, not specific social legislations like the Dowry Act.
Option C: While the 1950s were a formative decade for Indian law and governance, the specific legislation against dowry was not passed in 1952.
Option D: By 1968, the Dowry Prohibition Act of 1961 had already been in force for several years. Later amendments were made, but the original act was passed in 1961.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Indian Social Legislation as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Although this is a non-nursing question, awareness of social legislation is important for nurses as they are key members of the community.
Nurses may encounter patients who are victims of domestic violence or harassment, which can sometimes be linked to dowry demands. Understanding the legal framework helps in providing holistic support and guidance.
As patient advocates, nurses can guide victims to appropriate legal aid and social support systems.

How to Approach the Question

Concept Tested & Keywords

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