498a
Querist :
Anonymous
(Querist) 07 August 2011
This query is : Resolved
If there is any time bond in delhi or else to file DP3 complaint.
thanks
Querist :
Anonymous
(Querist) 07 August 2011
dowry prohibition act section 3
prabhakar singh
(Expert) 07 August 2011
The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
3. Penalty for giving or taking dowry.-
1(1)] If any person, after the commencement of this Act, gives or takes or abets the giving or taking of dowry, he shall be punishable 2 with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than 3 five years, and with fine which shall not be less than fifteen thousand rupees or the amount of the value of such dowry, whichever is more:]
Provided that the Court may, for a adequate and special reasons to be recorded in he judgment, impose a sentence of imprisonment of a term of less than 4 five years.]
5(2) Nothing is sub section (1) shall apply to, or in relation to, -
(a) Presents which are given at the time of a marriage to the bride (without any demand having been made in that behalf).
(b) Presents which are given at the time of a marriage to the bridegroom (without any demand having been made in that behalf).
Provided that such presents are entered in a list maintained in accordance with the rules made under this Act.
Provided further that where such presents are made by or on behalf of the bride or any person related to the bride, such presents are of a customary nature and the value thereof is not excessive having regard to the financial status of the person by whom, or on whose behalf, such presents are given .
Querist :
Anonymous
(Querist) 08 August 2011
Dear sir my i appreciate your reply but my query is regading the time limit.
For example a fir has been registered in aug/2010 and chargesheet has not been yet filed, then under which period DP3 complaint can be given and what is the procedure.
