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Dowry Prohibition Act 1961

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28

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What this resource provides

Law prohibiting giving, taking or demanding dowry. Dowry harassment or related violence should be reported to police or women protection authorities.

Last checked
2026-04-28

Who should I contact?

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Immediate dangerCall 112 or local police now. Do not wait for an office to open.
Non-emergency or follow-upUse this record and the alternative/escalation routes below after checking coverage and source details.
Normal urgency
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Coverage
State-wide coverage
Who it may help
General public

Law prohibiting giving, taking or demanding dowry. Dowry harassment or related violence should be reported to police or women protection authorities.

Common questions

Using this route safely

When should I use this resource?

Use this resource when its listed service and geographic coverage match the concern. For immediate danger, call 112 or local police first.

Which area does it cover?

This record is connected to Uttar Pradesh. Check the source and coverage details before action.

What should I do if I cannot reach it?

If this route is unavailable, use the alternative and escalation links on this page. For immediate danger call 112; for urgent child help use 1098 where available.

How can I verify these details?

Use the public source linked on this page and check the last-reviewed information before relying on a non-emergency contact.

Protection Intelligence

Connected help and escalation routes

Alternative routes

Women Power Line 1090

UP Police helpline for women and girls to report stalking, harassment, mischievous calls and related safety complaints. Non-emergency safety complaints…

U.P. State Commission for Women

State-level commission for women-related complaints, counselling and guidance. Emergency situations should also be reported to 112 or the nearest police…

Escalation paths

Hindu Marriage Act 1955

Family law framework covering Hindu marriage, divorce and related matrimonial reliefs. Women needing guidance can contact legal services or the…

Related helplines

Women Power Line 1090

UP Police helpline for women and girls to report stalking, harassment, mischievous calls and related safety complaints. Non-emergency safety complaints…

U.P. State Commission for Women

State-level commission for women-related complaints, counselling and guidance. Emergency situations should also be reported to 112 or the nearest police…

Covering support services

One Stop Centre Sultanpur

Sakhi One Stop Centre for women affected by violence or distress. Provides local access/referral for counselling, medical help, police facilitation,…

One Stop Centre Unnao

Sakhi One Stop Centre for women affected by violence or distress. Provides local access/referral for counselling, medical help, police facilitation,…

One Stop Centre Varanasi

Sakhi One Stop Centre for women affected by violence or distress. Provides local access/referral for counselling, medical help, police facilitation,…

One Stop Centre Prayagraj

Sakhi One Stop Centre for women affected by violence or distress. Provides local access/referral for counselling, medical help, police facilitation,…

Related laws and rights

Hindu Marriage Act 1955

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Practical guides

Child protection reporting guide

For any child in distress, abuse, exploitation, abandonment or trafficking risk, call 1098. In immediate danger, call 112. Keep the…