Which of the following act made dowry a cognizable offence?

The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986

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Special Marriage Act, 1954

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The Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act, 1987

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Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961

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Solution

The correct option is D Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
The tradition of giving and taking dowry in marriage is age old in India. The dowry prohibition Act of 1961 made it a cognizable criminal offence.

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