Laxmi v. Union of India
(2014) 4 SCC 427 · Supreme Court of India
Gendered violence requires preventive regulation, victim compensation and monitoring beyond a one-time criminal case.
Unit II · Law Relating to Women
Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 | 2 | Definition of dowry |
| Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 | 3 | Penalty for giving or taking dowry |
| Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 | 4 | Penalty for demanding dowry |
| Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 | 6 | Dowry to be for the benefit of the wife or her heirs |
Landmark cases
Independent Thought v. Union of India
(2017) 10 SCC 800 · Supreme Court of India
Child marriage and related sexual abuse cannot be shielded by personal-law or marital exceptions.