Environment And Road Safety Education And Violence Against Women And Children And Drug Abuse 2021 Exam With Answers

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As per the Dowry Prohibition Act 1961, when any person is prosecuted for taking or abetting the taking of dowry then the burden of proving that he/she has not committed the offence lies with

A: Everyone associated with the person who is being prosecuted
B: The person who is being prosecuted
C: The local councillor
D: The marriage registrar

The answer is: B

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Explanation

Where any person is prosecuted for taking or betting the taking of any dowry under Section 3, or the demanding of dowry under section 4, the burden of providing that he had not committed an offence under these section shall be on him.