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Q: Giving and receiving dowry in India is a criminal offence. As of August 2022, the criminal proceeding of enquiry and investigation by the police and magistrate for the offence is done under which Sections of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?
  • A. Sections 174 and 176
  • B. Sections 182 and 185
  • C. Sections 154 and 158
  • D. Sections 163 and 169
Correct Answer: Option A - Giving and receiving dowry in India is a criminal offence. As of August 2022, the criminal proceeding of enquiry and investigation by the police and magistrate for the offence is done under Sections 174 and 176 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1993. Dowry Prohibition Act which was enacted on 1ˢᵗ May, 1961 intended to prevent the giving and taking of a dowry.
A. Giving and receiving dowry in India is a criminal offence. As of August 2022, the criminal proceeding of enquiry and investigation by the police and magistrate for the offence is done under Sections 174 and 176 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1993. Dowry Prohibition Act which was enacted on 1ˢᵗ May, 1961 intended to prevent the giving and taking of a dowry.

Explanations:

Giving and receiving dowry in India is a criminal offence. As of August 2022, the criminal proceeding of enquiry and investigation by the police and magistrate for the offence is done under Sections 174 and 176 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1993. Dowry Prohibition Act which was enacted on 1ˢᵗ May, 1961 intended to prevent the giving and taking of a dowry.