The Prevention of Rum Rasum Act, 1997 (1947 A.D

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The Prevention of Rum Rasum Act, 1997 prohibits the practice of paying or receiving money, property, or other consideration to a woman's parents, guardians, or relatives in exchange for her marriage or betrothal, a customary bride-price known as Rum. Applicable across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, it targets anyone who receives or assists in taking such payments, making the offense punishable by up to one year in prison, a fine, or both. By outlawing financial transactions for betrothals while explicitly allowing traditional gifts given directly to the bride, the law aims to protect women from economic exploitation and commodification in marriage arrangements.

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