University:
Liberty University
Course:
BIOM 500 | Introduction to Biomedical Sciences
Academic year:

2024
Views:

302

Pages:

6
Author:

Sheha A.

Regulation of Sex life. Marriage leads establishment of family. Provide economic cooperation. Marriage contributes to emotional and intellectual inter-stimulation of the partners. Marriage aims at social solidarity. The Prevention of Sati Act, 1829 The Hindu Widows Remarriage Act, 1856 The Civil (Special) Marriage Act, 1872 The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 The Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929 The Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 Family Court Act, 1984 Through prevention of Sati Act, even though widows were saved, but they were subjected to exploitation and humiliation. Pandit Ishware Chandra Vidyasagar brought pressure on the British government to make legal provision for widow marriage. The Civil (Special) Marriage Act 1872 This is provided legal permission for inter-caste, inter-religious, and registered marriages. It was modified in 1954. Couple has to inform the marriage officer a month before the scheduled marriage and two witnesses has to be present during the time of marriage. The Hindu Marriage Act 1955 This Act is applicable for the total India and Jains, Sikhs, Buddhists, and the scheduled castes. Conditions for valid marriage as provided under this Act: Prohibits polygamy, polyandry, and child marriage. The bridegroom must have completed 21 years of age and bride 18 years of age. Equal rights for men and women in marriage. Given permission for inter-caste and inter-religion marriages. Dowry Prohibition Act 1961 It permits exchange of gifts for not more than Rs. 5000/- It prescribes the penalty of 6 months imprisonment or a fine up to Rs. 5000/- or both. The act got amended in 1986 and thereafter its rules became still more severe. It does not apply to muslims. Child Marriage Restraint Act 1929 According to this act boys under 18 years of age, girls under 14 years of age, if get married is an offence. Later the Act was amended in 1975 to 21 years of age for boys and 18 years of age for girls. Violation of the act prescribes penalty of 3 months imprisonment and Rs. 1000/- fine. The Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act 1956