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The Commission of Sati (Prevention ) Act, 1987

An Act to provide for the more effective prevention of the commission of sati and its glorification and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

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Act Details

Act Number:

Act Year:

1988

Location:

Chhattisgarh

Enactment Date:

1/3/1988

Enforcement Date:

21-03-1988

Department:

Department of WOMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

All Section List

PRELIMINARY

Section 1 to Section 2

Section 1

Short title, extent and commencement.

Section 2

Definitions.

PUNISHMENTS FOR OFFENCES RELATING TO SATI

Section 3 to Section 5

Section 3

Attempt to commit sati.

Section 4

Abetment of sati.

Section 5

Punishment for glorification of sati.

POWERS OF COLLECTOR OR DISTRICT MAGISTRATE TO PREVENT OFFENCES RELATING TO SATI

Section 6 to Section 8

Section 6

Power to prohibit certain acts.

Section 7

Power to remove certain temples or other structures.

Section 8

Power to seize certain properties.

SPECIAL COURTS

Section 9 to Section 14

Section 9

Trial of offences under this Act.

Section 10

Special Public Prosecutors.

Section 11

Procedure and powers of Special Courts.

Section 12

Power of Special Court with respect to other offences.

Section 13

Forfeiture of funds or property.

Section 14

Appeal.

MISCELLANEOUS

Section 15 to Section 22

Section 15

Protection of action taken under this Act.

Section 16

Burden of proof.

Section 17

Obligation of certain persons to report about the commission of offence under this Act.

Section 18

Person convicted of an offence under section 4 to be disqualified from inheriting certain properties.

Section 19

Repealed.

Section 20

Act to have overriding effect.

Section 21

Power to make rules.

Section 22

Repeal of existing laws.