section 3
Dedication as Devdasi unlawful.
The Maharashtra Devdasi System (Abolition) Act, 2005General200522 sections
Statutory text
- (1) Notwithstanding any custom, usage or law to the contrary whether before or after the commencement of this Act, dedication of a woman as Devdasi is prohibited and is hereby declared unlawful and to be of no effect.
- (2) Taking part in or abetting the performance of any such act or ceremony of dedication or any attempt or preparation for dedication of a woman as Devdasi or propagation of the practice of Devdasi is also hereby prohibited and declared unlawful.
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