(a) the details of the dowry related cases registered, convicted and the women died/harassed in such cases during each of the last three years and the current year, State/UT-wise;
(b) whether the Government has made any assessment on the implementation of the Dowry Prohibition Act in different States/UTs; and
(c) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken to ensure proper implementation and prevention of misuse of the Act?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
(DR. VIRENDRA KUMAR)
(a) As per the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data, State/UT-wise details regarding number of cases registered and case convicted under Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 and cases registered of Dowry Death during 2014, 2015 and 2016 is annexed.
(b) & (c) The Ministry reviews with the States/UTs time to time for effective implementation of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. Government of India regularly conducts awareness generation programmes and publicity campaigns on various laws relating to women including Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 through workshops, fairs, cultural programmes, seminars, training programmes etc. Advertisements are regularly brought out in the print and electronic media to create awareness on laws relating to rights of women.
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