The Commission of Sati (Prevention ) Act, 1987
Central Act · Act 3 of 198821 provisions
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| Long title | An Act to provide for the more effective prevention of the commission of sati and its glorification and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. |
|---|---|
| Type | Act |
| Citation | Act 3 of 1988 |
| Year | 1988 |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Ministry | Ministry of Women and Child Development |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 21 |
| Subjects | social |
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- Section 1 Short title, extent and commencement.
- Section 2 Definitions.
- Section 3 Attempt to commit sati.
- Section 4 Abetment of sati.
- Section 5 Punishment for glorification of sati.
- Section 6 Power to prohibit certain acts.
- Section 7 Power to remove certain temples or other structures.
- Section 8 Power to seize certain properties.
- Section 9 Trial of offences under this Act.
- Section 10 Special Public Prosecutors.
- Section 11 Procedure and powers of Special Courts.
- Section 12 Power of Special Court with respect to other offences.
- Section 13 Forfeiture of funds or property.
- Section 14 Appeal.
- Section 15 Protection of action taken under this Act.
- Section 16 Burden of proof.
- Section 17 Obligation of certain persons to report about the commission of offence under this Act.
- Section 18 Person convicted of an offence under section 4 to be disqualified from inheriting certain properties.
- Section 20 Act to have overriding effect.
- Section 21 Power to make rules.
- Section 22 Repeal of existing laws.
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