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If we have the proof of people who still asking money can go to the court? The people who was asking was lawyers, will the punishment get double?

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The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 (28 of 1961). (2) Whoever commits dowry death shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than seven years but which may extend to imprisonment for life.
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This Act is called the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. It extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir. It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may notify us.. Definition of `dowry'.The Dowry Prohibition Bill was passed in the Joint Sittings of both the Houses of Parliament and it became an Act - The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 
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The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, is a law in India that prohibits the practice of dowry. The act prohibits any form of dowry, including gifts given to bride's family in exchange for marriage. The act also prohibits any kind of harassment or violence against women due to their dowry practices.
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The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 is a law in India that prohibits the giving or receiving of dowry, a practice where money, gifts or property are given to the groom's family by the bride's family before or during the marriage. The act aims to protect women from abuse and harassment related to dowry demands. Penalties for violating the law include imprisonment and fines.
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The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 is an Indian law that prohibits the giving or taking of dowry. Dowry refers to any property or valuable security given by the bride's family to the groom's family as a condition of marriage.

The act was enacted on 20th May 1961 and came into force on 1st July 1961. The purpose of the act is to prohibit the practice of dowry and provide penalties for its violation. The act also provides for the appointment of Dowry Prohibition Officers who are responsible for enforcing the provisions of the act.

Under the Dowry Prohibition Act, giving or taking of dowry is a punishable offense. The act makes it illegal to give, take or demand dowry, directly or indirectly, from the bride or her family. The punishment for violation of the act is imprisonment for a term of up to five years and a fine of up to Rs. 15,000 or the value of the dowry, whichever is more.

The act has been amended several times to make it more effective. The most recent amendment was in 2018, which made the act more stringent by making the offense non-bailable and providing for the attachment of property acquired through dowry. Despite the existence of the Dowry Prohibition Act, the practice of dowry is still prevalent in some parts of India, and efforts are being made to create greater awareness and enforce the law more effectively.
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Yes, if you have proof that someone is asking for money in violation of The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, you can take them to court. The punishment for violating this Act can range from a fine to imprisonment, depending on the severity of the offence. There is no provision for double punishment if the offender is a lawyer.
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