CH-1 Indian constitution

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Indian constitution

Rules are set to make sure members of the society behave in a manner that does not cause damage to them or the people around them for example while we walk or drive on the road we follow certain rules. Ignoring these rules can cause accidents. Similarly nations a also governed according to certain rules called laws, breaking these laws can prove harmful to citizens of the nation

For example we can take the dowry prohibition act "Dowry Prohibition Act,1961"

Originally dowry was given to the girl as gifts from her parents (It was a voluntary act), Over the years dowry became an obligation. If the girl failed to bring dowry she was tortured and humiliated by her in-laws. In some cases many brides were burnt alive by their in laws.

"Dowry Prohibition Act,1961" was to prohibit the demanding, taking and giving of dowry. Giving and accepting dowry became a punishable offence. The act was further ammende in`