Section 3: Dedication as Devdasi unlawful.

The Maharashtra Devdasi System (Abolition) Act, 2005.State Act of Maharashtra · Act 33 of 2006

(1) Notwithstanding any custom, usage or law to the contrary whether before or after the commencement of this Act, dedication of a woman as Devdasi is prohibited and is hereby declared unlawful and to be of no effect.

(2) Taking part in or abetting the performance of any such act or ceremony of dedication or any attempt or preparation for dedication of a woman as Devdasi or propagation of the practice of Devdasi is also hereby prohibited and declared unlawful.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Maharashtra Devdasi System (Abolition) Act, 2005.
Section	3
Marginal note	Dedication as Devdasi unlawful.
Jurisdiction	State of Maharashtra
Status	In force as published by the source

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