Section 5: Vesting of dowry etc., in the bride — Dowry and Bridal Gifts (Restriction) Act, 1976

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5. Vesting of dowry etc., in the bride. All property given as dowry or bridal gifts and all property given to the bride as a present shall vest absolutely in the bride and her interest in property however derived shall hereafter not be restrictive, conditional or limited.

Effective date: 1976-06-04

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Section 4: Restriction on presents Section 6: Expenditure on marriage Section 3: Restriction on dowry, presents and bridal gifts Section 7: Display of Dowry etc.Section 2: Definitions Section 8: Declaration regarding expenditure to be submitted to Registrar

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