Matrimonial Offence Laws

Acts

Matrimonial Offence

Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961

This law makes giving or taking dowry illegal and punishes those involved in dowry demands.

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Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005

This law protects women from physical, emotional, verbal, and financial abuse at home.

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Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2007

This law bans marriage below the legal age and punishes those who arrange or support it.

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Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019

This law makes instant triple talaq illegal and protects Muslim women from unfair divorce.

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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

This law replaces the old IPC and defines crimes and punishments in India.

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Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

This law replaces the CrPC and explains how criminal cases are handled in India.

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