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Dowry Prohibition Act
Prohibited any member of the bride's or the groom's family from demanding or receiving any form of dowry (some sort of payment). -
Indecent Representation for Women Act
This act was created to prevent indecent representation of Women in India's media (paintings, advertisements, etc) -
The Protections of Human Rights Act
The Protection of Human Rights Act created the National Human Rights Committee, which investigates cases of abuse and lobbies laws pertaining to human rights. -
Protection of Women from domestic violence act
The act prohibited domestic violence in many forms including verbal, physical, and sexual abuse. -
Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act
The act was created to ensure a safe environment work Women at work by having a broad definition of what harassment is.