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Section 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
In forceAll India (Central Act)
1. Short title, extent and commencement. (1) This Act may be called the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. (2) It extends to the whole of India 1*** (3) It shall come into force on such date2 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.