Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Sections 2 (b).

• Generally in any law starting chapter contains the definition clause and in most of the small act or specialised laws, it is section 2 which contains definitions of the terms. However, this is not uniform for all the laws.
• The term child marriage is defined under section 2 (b) of The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006.

Key Points

• Any marriage where either Bride or groom is below the permissible age is called child marriage.
• The permissible age for marriage of a girl is minimum 18 years and that for a boy is a minimum of 21 years.

The correct answer is Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961.

• The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 consolidated the anti-dowry laws which had been passed on certain states.
• This Act may be called the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961.
• It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, appoint.

Key Points

• This legislation provides for a penalty in section 3 if any person gives, takes or abets giving or receiving of dowry.
• The punishment could be imprisonment for minimum 5 years and a fine more than ₹15,000 or the value of the dowry received, whichever is higher.

The correct answer is Punishment of imprisonment which may extend to ten years and shall also be liable to fine.

• Under Section 366B, the importation of girls from a foreign country Punishment of imprisonment which may extend to ten years and shall be liable to fine. 

​ Important Points

• Section 366B - 
  • ​Whoever imports into India from any country outside India or from the State of Jammu and Kashmir any girl under the age of twenty-one years with the intent that she may be, or knowing it to be likely that she will be, forced or seduced to illicit intercourse with another person, shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
  • It is a Non-bailable crime that is triable by a Court of Session and it is a cognizable offence.

The correct answer is Imprisonment up to 2 years and a fine of up to two thousand rupees.

Key Points

• Punishment for advertisements containing indecent representation of women and publication or sending by post of books, pamphlets, etc. is provided in section 6 of this act.
• For 1st time offenders: it is Imprisonment for up to 2 years or a fine of up to two thousand rupees or both.
• For repeat offenders: Imprisonment up to 5 years and fine of minimum 10,000 rupees which may go up to 1 Lakh.

The correct answer is Punishment of imprisonment which may extend to ten years and shall also be liable to fine.

• Under Section 366B, the importation of girls from a foreign country Punishment of imprisonment which may extend to ten years and shall be liable to fine. 

​ Important Points

• Section 366B - 
  • ​Whoever imports into India from any country outside India or from the State of Jammu and Kashmir any girl under the age of twenty-one years with the intent that she may be, or knowing it to be likely that she will be, forced or seduced to illicit intercourse with another person, shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
  • It is a Non-bailable crime that is triable by a Court of Session and it is a cognizable offence.