Rajasthan Prohibition of Interference with the Freedom of Matrimonial Alliances in the Name of Honour and Tradition Act, 2019
Rajasthan Prohibition of Interference with the Freedom of Matrimonial Alliances in the Name of Honour and Tradition Act, 2019
This Act regulates specific forms of social pressure and intimidation intended to stop marriages based on discriminatory customs or caste traditions. It primarily targets members of unlawful assemblies and individuals who organize or pressure couples to disapprove of a marriage that is legal. The law makes gatherings protesting such marriages criminal if motivated by dishonouring caste or community traditions. Furthermore, it criminalizes endangerment of liberty, including social boycotts, harassment, or depriving families of property, alongside criminal intimidation. By imposing strict penalties ranging from lengthy imprisonment to heavy fines, the legislation addresses harmful traditional practices that violate individual freedom and protects vulnerable couples from organized social coercion.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.-
- 3. Unlawful Assembly.-
- 4. Endangerment of liberty.-
- 5. Criminal Intimidation.-
- 6. Presumption.-
- 7. Causing death or bodily injury in the name of honour.-
- 8. Punishment for abetment, attempt or conspiracy .-
- 9. Power to prohibit certain acts and taking preventive measures.-
- 10. Trial of offences under this Act.-
- 11. Offences to be cognizable, non-bailable and non-compoundable.-
- 12. Application of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.-
- 13. Act to be in addition to any other law.-
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