Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement — Dowry and Bridal Gifts (Restriction) Act, 1976

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1. Short title, extent and commencement.—(1) This Act may be called the Dowry and Bridal Gifts (Restriction) Act, 1976. (2) It extends to the whole of Pakistan and applies to all citizens of Pakistan. (3) It shall come into force at once.

Effective date: 1976-06-04

Related sections

Section 2: Definitions Section 3: Restriction on dowry, presents and bridal gifts Section 4: Restriction on presents Section 5: Vesting of dowry etc., in the bride Section 6: Expenditure on marriage Section 7: Display of Dowry etc.

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