Acts of the India

  • “Pocso Act, 2012 ” 
  • ” The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961″
  • ” The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955″
  • “The Motor Vehicle Act, 1988”
  • ” The Railway Act,1993″
  • ” The Advocate Act, 1971″
  • ” The Right to Education Act,2009″
  • ” The Right to Information Act, 2005 “

  • ” The UGC Act, 1956 “

Acts of the United States

  • ” The Pacific Railway Act, 1862″
  • ” The Civil Rights Act, 1964 “
  • ” National Aeronautics and Space Act, 1958 “
  • ” The Immigration and Nationality Act, 1952 “
  • ” The District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act, 1862 “

” POCSO Act, 2012 “

The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, is an Indian law enacted to protect children under the age of 18 from sexual assault, sexual harassment, and child pornography. The Act defines “child” as anyone below 18, aims to create a safe environment for them, and establishes special courts for trial. It provides child-friendly procedures for investigation and recording statements, includes mandatory reporting of offenses, and has provisions for victim support and rehabilitation.

Purpose of the Act

      The POCSO Act was designed to fill gaps in existing laws, such as the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which did not adequately protect children from all forms of sexual offenses or provide comprehensive support mechanisms for victims. It aimed to create a legal framework that prioritizes the child’s welfare, safety, and dignity in dealing with sexual offenses.

” The Dowry Prohivition Act, 1961 “

         The Dowry Prohibition Act of 1961 is a law in India that prohibits the giving or taking of dowry in connection with a marriage. It defines dowry as property or valuable security given by one party to a marriage to another party, or by their parents/others, either before, at the time of, or after the marriage. The act aims to curb the social evil of dowry, making the demand, giving, and taking of dowry an offense. While it penalizes dowry, it allows for voluntary and customary gifts to be given to the bride or bridegroom, provided they are not given in connection with a dowry demand.

Purpose of the Act

       The primary aim is to eliminate the social evil of dowry and protect women from cruelty and violence associated with it.