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UPSC Mains Law Paper Topic : Dowry Protection Act, 1961

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Discuss the concept of ‘dowry’ as stated under the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. Also suggest necessary changes which are needed in your opinion to be made in the definition of ‘dowry’. (95/II/4a/30)
Critically examine viability of the Dowry Prohibition Act. (00/II/4b/30)
“ The evil of dowry system has been a matter of serious concern to every one in view of its ever increasing and disturbing proportion.” Discuss and critically analyse whether the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 can cope with this social menace. (05/II/4b/30)