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The Dowry Prohibition (Haryana Amendment) Act, 1976

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This Haryana-specific amendment to the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, expands the definition of dowry and marriage expenses to include specific ceremonies like Sagai and Tikka. It prohibits giving or taking dowry, demanding dowry, or exceeding the allowed five thousand rupees in wedding expenses. The law also restricts the size of the marriage party and band to twenty-five and eleven members respectively. By increasing fines and clarifying court jurisdiction, the Act aims to curb the practice of dowry and excessive spending during weddings in Haryana, ensuring stricter enforcement of anti-dowry laws.

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  1. 1. Short title.
  2. 2. Substitution of sections 2, 3 and 4 of Parliament Act 28 of 1961.
  3. 3. Amendment of section 6 of Parliament Act 28 of 1961.
  4. 4. Substitution of section 7 of Parliament Act 28 of 1961.

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