Correct option is B
The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, came into force on 11th March, 1961. This Act was a major legislative effort aimed at curbing the practice of dowry, which had become a significant social evil in India. The Act makes the giving, taking, or demanding of dowry an offense punishable with imprisonment and fines. Despite the law, the enforcement of the Act has historically been weak, and dowry-related violence and harassment remain serious issues in the country. Over time, amendments have been made to the Act to strengthen it, including making dowry-related cruelty a punishable offense under the Indian Penal Code (Section 498A). The law is aimed at protecting women from harassment and violence linked to dowry demands.
