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Section 9: Giving or taking of dowry prohibited

The Karnataka Marriages (Registration and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1976.State Act of Karnataka · Act 2 of 1984

No person shall, after the appointed day, demand, give or take or abet the demanding, giving or taking of dowry.

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ActThe Karnataka Marriages (Registration and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1976.
Section9
Marginal noteGiving or taking of dowry prohibited
JurisdictionState of Karnataka
StatusIn force as published by the source

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