The Karnataka Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1982.
State Act of Karnataka · Act 1 of 198413 provisions
The enactment
| Long title | An Act to prevent dedication of women as devadasis in the State of Karnataka. |
|---|---|
| Type | Act |
| Citation | Act 1 of 1984 |
| Year | 1984 |
| Jurisdiction | State of Karnataka |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 13 |
| Subjects | social |
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- Section 1 Short title and extent
- Section 2 Definitions
- Section 3 Dedication as devadasi to be unlawful
- Section 3A Power of district magistrate or executive magistrate to issue injunction prohibiting dedication
- Section 3B Rescue, care, protection, welfare and rehabilitation of woman
- Section 3C Offences to be cognizable and nonbailable
- Section 3D Appointment of Devadasi Dedication Prohibition Officer
- Section 3E Devadasi Dedication Prohibition Officers to be public servants
- Section 4 Marriage of devadasi
- Section 5 Penalty
- Section 6 Protection of action taken in good faith
- Section 7 Power to make rules
- Section 8 Repeal
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