The Rajasthan Prevention of Mrityu Bhoj Act, 1960
The Rajasthan Prevention of Mrityu Bhoj Act, 1960
The Rajasthan Prevention of Mrityu Bhoj Act, 1960, bans hosting, attending, or financing large funeral feasts across Rajasthan. It applies to all citizens, including local officials who must report planned feasts, and lenders, as loans taken for these events are legally void. By outlawing feasts that exceed the limit of one hundred guests, the law aims to protect families from major financial distress and social pressure associated with costly rituals. Violators face fines and imprisonment. This essential social reform legislation actively seeks to prevent vulnerable families from ever falling into permanent debt cycles during times of unexpected personal grief.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definition
- 3. Prohibition of Mrityu Bhoj
- 4. Punishment for contravention of section 3
- 5. Power to issue injunction -
- 6. Punishment for disobedience of injunction under section 5
- 7. Sarpanchas etc. bound to give information
- 8. Prohibition of borrowing or lending money
- 9. Jurisdiction and cognizance of offence
- 10. Limitation for prosecution
- 11. Power to make rules
- 12. Repeal
- 13. Amendment of section 11, Rajasthan Act 21 of 1953
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