Which section of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 provides the penalty for giving or taking dowry?
Section 3 penalises giving, taking or abetting the giving or taking of dowry. Section 4 separately penalises demanding dowry.
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Which section of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 provides the penalty for giving or taking dowry?
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Correct answer B
Section 3 penalises giving, taking or abetting the giving or taking of dowry. Section 4 separately penalises demanding dowry.
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Option A
Section 5 makes agreements for giving or taking dowry void.
Option B
Section 3 provides the penalty for giving or taking dowry and for abetment.
Option C
Section 5 concerns void agreements. Section 6 governs dowry held for the wife’s benefit and penalises a failure to transfer it as required.
Option D
Section 4 concerns demanding dowry. Section 9 confers rulemaking power on the Central Government.
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