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Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
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Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
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(Act no. 28
of 1961)
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Authored By: Chandan Kumar
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1.
What is the Act no. of Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
a.
Act 5 of 1961
b.
Act 9 of 191
c.
Act 28 of 1961
d.
Act 32 of 1961
Ans. Option C is correct.
2.
What many sections and chapters are there under Dowry
Prohibition Act, 1961?
a.
Chapter 3 and Section 10
b.
Chapter 5 and Section 32
c.
Chapter 11 and Section 12
d.
None of the above
Ans. Options D is correct because Dowry Prohibition
Act does not have chapters but the sections only. Total number of sections are
10.
3.
When did the Act receive assent of the president of
India?
a.
1st July, 1961
b.
20th May, 1961
c.
1st January, 1961
d.
1st September, 1961
Ans. Option B is correct.
4.
When the Act did came into force?
a.
1st July, 1961
b.
20th May, 1961
c.
1st January, 1961
d.
1st September, 1961
Ans. Option A is correct.
5.
How many times Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 has been
amended?
a.
Once
b.
Twice
c.
Thrice
d.
Quadruple
Ans. Option B is correct.
6.
The Act was amended in which year?
a.
1984 and 1986
b.
1999 and 2002
c.
2013 and 2015
d.
None of the above
Ans. Option A is correct. The Act was amended twice by
Dowry Prohibition (Amendment) Act, 1984 and Dowry Prohibition Amendment Act,
1986 respectively.
7.
Which section defines the term ‘DOWRY’ under Dowry
Prohibition Act, 1961
a.
Section 5
b.
Section 2A
c.
Section 2
d.
Section 4A
Ans. Option C is correct.
8.
What kind of property is included under dowry as per
section 2 of the Act, 1961?
a.
Any property or valuable security
b.
Moveable property
c.
Both moveable and immoveable properties
d.
Only valuable security
Ans. Options A is correct. As per definition of Dowry
(Sec 2), Dowry includes any property or valuable security.
9.
Dowry means any property or valuable security given or
agreed to be given either directly or indirectly
a.
By one party to a marriage to other party to a
marriage or
b.
By the parent of either party to a marriage or by any
other person, to either party to the marriage or to any other person
c.
Only State A is correct
d.
Both A and B are correct
Ans. Option D is correct.
10. When can
the Dowry be given?
a.
At the time of marriage
b.
Before the marriage
c.
Any time after the marriage
d.
At or before or any time after the marriage
Ans. Option D is correct.
11. Dowry does
not include?
a.
Demand for a car after the marriage
b.
Demand for a house for husband and wife
c.
Dower or Mahr to which Muslim personal law (Shariat)
applies
d.
Only A and B
Ans. Options C is correct.
12. Explanation
I of section 2 was omitted by which Amendment Act?
a.
Act 63 of 1984
b.
Act 63 of 1986
c.
Act 65 of 1986
d.
Act 68 of 1984
Ans. Option A is correct.
13. Where
Valuable Security is defined under Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961?
a.
Explanation II
of section 2
b.
Explanation I of section 2
c.
Section 28 of IPC
d.
Section 5 of Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
Ans. Option A is correct.
14. According
to Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, Valuable security shall have the same meaning
as defined under section?
a.
Section 29 of IPC, 1860
b.
Section 30 of IPC, 1960
c.
Section 31 of IPC, 1960
d.
Section 27 of IPC, 1860
Ans. Option B is correct.
15. Which
section prescribes punishment for giving or taking dowry?
a.
Section 6
b.
Section 3
c.
Section 4
d.
Section 4A
Ans. Option B is correct.
16. What is the
punishment for giving or taking dowry?
a.
Shall not be less than 2 thousand and fine up to 5
thousand
b.
Shall not be less than 6 months but which may extend
to 5 years and fine
c.
Shall not be less than 5 years and with fine which
shall not be less than 15 thousand or the amount of the value of such dowry,
whichever is more
d.
Shall not be less than 5 years and with fine which
shall not be less than 15 thousand or the amount of the value of such dowry,
whichever is less
Ans. Options C is correct.
17. In which
case it was held that section 3 does not contravene articles 14, 19, 21 and 22
of the Constitution of India?
a.
Indrawati v. Union of India AIR 1991
b.
Saroj Rani v. Sudarshan Rani AIR 1976
c.
Rupa Karkar v. Union of India AIR 1992
d.
Naveen Kohli v. Vineet Kohli AIR 2012
Ans. Option A is correct.
18. Which
section prescribes punishment for abetting giving or taking of dowry?
a.
Section 3
b.
Section 4
c.
Section 4A
d.
Section 4B
Ans. Option A is correct.
19. Section 4
of Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 was substituted by which Amendment Act.
a.
Act 63 of 1984
b.
Act 63 of 1986
c.
Criminal Law Amendment Act, 2013
d.
Only Option C
Ans. Option A is correct.
20. Which
section prescribes punishment for demanding dowry?
a.
Section 6
b.
Section 3
c.
Section 8
d.
Section 4
Ans. Option D is correct.
21. What is the
punishment for demanding dowry?
a.
Shall not be less than 2 years but which may extend to
5 years and fine
b.
Shall not be less than 6 months but which may extend
to 2 years and fine
c.
Shall not be less than 10 years but which may extend
to life and fine
d.
Shall not be less than 6 months but which may extend
to 2 years and with fine which may extend to 10 thousand rupees.
Ans. Option D is correct.
22. Which
section defines Ban on Advertisement?
a.
Section 5
b.
Section 6
c.
Section 7
d.
Section 4A
Ans. Option D is correct.
23. Provision
with respect to ban on advertisement was inserted by?
a.
Act 42 of 1986
b.
Act 43 of 1986
c.
Act 9 of 1961
d.
Act 43 of 1961
Ans. Option B is correct.
24. What is the
punishment for contravention of the provision of section 4A?
a.
Shall not be less than 6 months but which may extend
to five years or
b.
With fine which may extend to fifteen thousand rupees
c.
Both A and B
d.
Only B and not A
Ans. Option C is correct.
25. Agreement
for giving or taking dowry shall be?
a.
Punishable
b.
Voidable
c.
Void
d.
Enforceable contract
Ans. Option C is correct.
26. Which
section defines agreement for giving or taking dowry to be void?
a.
Section 9
b.
Section 3A
c.
Section 6
d.
Section 5
Ans. Option D is correct.
27. Dowry which
was held for the benefit of wife or her heirs shall be transfer to her?
a.
Within 3 months
b.
Within 6 months
c.
Within 1 year
d.
Within reasonable time
Ans. Option A is correct.
28. Where woman
entitled to any property under section 6 dies before receiving it then who
shall be entitled to claim it?
a.
Husband of the woman
b.
Legal guardians of the woman
c.
Heirs of the woman
d.
Legal heirs of the woman
Ans. Option C is correct.
29. Where woman
entitled to property dies within seven years of her marriage, otherwise than
due to natural causes, such property shall
a.
If she has not children, be transferred to her parents
or
b.
If she has children, be transferred to such children
and pending such transfer, be held in trust for such children
c.
Both A and B are correct
d.
Only B is correct
Ans. Option C is correct.
30. In which
case it was held that since woman entitled to property died issueless, the
articles constituting dowry are to be returned to her parents and not to her
husband?
a.
Union of India v. Pradeep Kumar AIR 1990
b.
Anil Kumar v. State of UP AIR 1994
c.
Sudharshan Kumar v. Durga Das AIR 1998
d.
Rajeev v. Ram Kishan Jaiswal AIR 1994
Ans. Option D is correct.
31. Which
section defines ‘dowry to be for the benefit of wife or her heirs’ only?
a.
Section 6
b.
Section 7
c.
Section 10
d.
Section 6A
Ans. Option A is correct.
32. Which section
defines cognizance of offences under Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961?
a.
Section 7
b.
Section 3A
c.
Section 4A
d.
Section 8
Ans. Option A is correct.
33. Provision
which respect to cognizance of offences was substituted by
a.
Act 43 of 1986
b.
Act 38 of 1986
c.
Act 36 of 1984
d.
Act 63 of 1984
Ans. Option D is correct.
34. Who shall
be entitled to try the offences under Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961?
a.
Metropolitan Magistrate and Judicial Magistrate First
Class
b.
Special judge empowered by the State Government
c.
Session Judge specially empowered
d.
High Court
Ans. Option A is correct.
35. No court
shall take cognizance of an offence under this Act except upon?
a.
Its own knowledge or a police report of the facts
which constitute such offence or
b.
A complaint by the person aggrieved by the offence or
a parent or other relative of such person, or by any recognized welfare
institution or organization
c.
Both A and B
d.
Only B
Ans. Option C is correct.
36. What shall
be lawful sentence to be passed by Metropolitan Magistrate or Judicial
Magistrate First Class?
a.
Any sentence authorized by this Act
b.
Sentence of imprisonment up-to 5 years and fine
c.
Fine up-to fifteen thousand
d.
Sentence of imprisonment for life or any other
sentence and fine
Ans. Option A is correct. Section 7.
37. What is
recognized welfare institution or organization?
a.
An institution or organization recognized in this
behalf by the Centre or State Government
b.
A registered society
c.
Any social welfare institution or organization
d.
All of the above
Ans. Option A is correct.
38. Which
chapter of Criminal Procedure Shall not apply to Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961?
a.
Chapter XXXVII
b.
Chapter XXXVI
c.
Chapter XXXV
d.
Chapter XXXVIII
Ans. Option B is correct.
39. Sub section
(3) of section 7 provides that….
a.
A person shall be liable for dowry offence
b.
Liability of persons for demand of Dowry
c.
Parents are not liable
d.
A statement made by the person aggrieved by the
offence shall not subject such person to any offence punishable under Dowry
Prohibition Act, 1961
Ans. Option D is correct.
40. Which
section defines doctrine of self-incrimination?
a.
Sub section (3) of section 7
b.
Sub section (1) of section 7
c.
Sub section (2) of section 7
d.
Sub section (5)
of section 7
Ans. Option A is correct.
41. Which one
section was substituted by Act 63 of 1984 as well as Act 43 of 1986?
a.
Section 5
b.
Section 4A
c.
Section 8B
d.
Section 8
Ans. Option D is correct.
42. Which
section of the Act defines that offences to be cognizable for certain purposes
and to be non-bailable and non-compoundable?
a.
Section 8
b.
Section 4A
c.
Section 8B
d.
Section 10
Ans. Option A is correct.
43. The Code of
Criminal Procedure, 1973 shall apply to offences under this Act as if they were
cognizable offences except
a.
Matters referred to in section 42 of that Code, and
b.
The arrest of a person without a warrant or without an
order of a magistrate
c.
Both A and B
d.
None of the above
Ans. Option C is correct.
44. Every
offences under the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 shall be
a.
Non bailable
b.
Non compoundable
c.
Non bailable or Non compoundable
d.
Non bailable and Non compoundable
Ans. Option D is correct.
45. Which
section of the Act make provision regarding burden of proof?
a.
Section 8A
b.
Section 4A
c.
Section 8B
d.
Section 7
Ans. Option A is correct.
46. Section 8A
was inserted by which Amendment Act?
a.
Act 43 of 1986
b.
Act 63 of 1984
c.
Both A and B
d.
Criminal Law Amendment Act, 2018
Ans. Option A is correct.
47. The burden
of proof lies with respect to which sections of the Act, 1961?
a.
Section 3
b.
Section 4
c.
Section 8B
d.
Both A and B
Ans. Option D is correct.
48. Dowry
Prohibition Officers are appointed under which section of the Act?
a.
Section 8A
b.
Section 8B
c.
Section 4A
d.
Section 4B
Ans. Option B is correct.
49. Who shall
appoint Dowry Prohibition Officers?
a.
State Government
b.
Central Government
c.
Both State and Central Government
d.
High Court of the state concerned
Ans. Option A is correct.
50. What shall
be the powers and functions of Dowry Prohibition Officers?
a.
To see that the provision of this Act are complied
with
b.
To prevent, as far as possible, the taking or abetting
the taking of, or the demanding of, dowry
c.
To collect such evidences as may be necessary for the
prosecution of persons committing offences under the Act and to perform such
additional functions as may be assigned by the State Government
d.
All of the above
Ans. Option D is correct.
51. Who is
empowered to appoint Advisory Board under the Act?
a.
State Government
b.
Central Government
c.
Both State and Central Government
d.
Prohibition Officers
Ans. Option A is correct.
52. What shall
be the strength of the Advisory Board?
a.
Five of which two shall be women and three men
b.
Five of which at least two shall be women and rest men
c.
Seven of which two shall be women and five men
d.
As may be decided by the State Government
Ans. Option B is correct.
53. Who shall
make rules for carrying out purpose of this Act?
a.
State Government
b.
Central Government
c.
Dowry Prohibition Officers
d.
Both A and B
Ans. Option D is correct. Joint reading of section 9 and 10 explains the
same.
54. Which
section empowers the State Government to make rules?
a.
Section 9
b.
Section 10
c.
Section 8A
d.
Section 10A
Ans. Option B is correct. Section 9 empowers Central
Government and Section 10 State Government respectively.
55. State
Government is empowered to make rules which respect to which sections of the
Act?
a.
Sub section (2) of section 8B
b.
Sub section (3) of section 8B
c.
Both A and B
d.
Only A and not B
Ans. Option C is correct.
Written By:
Chandan Kumar
LL.B & LL.M, University of Delhi
The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
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(Act no. 28
of 1961)
CONTENTS
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Sections Particulars
1.
Short title, extent and commencement.
2.
Definitions of 'dowry'
3.
Penalty for giving or taking dowry
4.
Penalty for demanding dowry
4A. Ban
on advertisement
5.
Agreement of giving or taking dowry to be void
6.
Dowry to be for the benefit of the wife or her heirs
7.
Cognizance of offences
8.
Offences to be cognizable for certain purposes and
to be non-bailable and non-compoundable
8A.
Burden of proof in certain cases
8B. Dowry Prohibition Officers
9.
9 Power to make rules
10. Power of
State Government to make rules
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Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
Authors: Chandan Kumar
- Journal IJLRA
- ISSN 2582-6433
- Published 2023/01/19
- Volume 2
- Issue 7
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