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When was the Sati system formally abolished in the Bengal Presidency?
When was the Sati system formally abolished in the Bengal Presidency?
- 1832
- 1987
- 1973
- 1829 (correct)
Under which law was the abetment of Sati initially considered punishable?
Under which law was the abetment of Sati initially considered punishable?
- The Muslim Personal Law
- The Indian Penal Code (IPC) (correct)
- The Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)
- The Hindu Personal Law
What legislation was introduced to address the resurgence of Sati cases in India between 1980 and 1983?
What legislation was introduced to address the resurgence of Sati cases in India between 1980 and 1983?
- The Widow Immolation Act of 1832
- The Sati Abolition Act of 1829
- The Indian Widow Protection Law of 1975
- The Sati Prevention Act of 1987 (correct)
In which case did the Supreme Court rule that a divorced Muslim woman is entitled to maintenance under section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CRPC), 1973?
In which case did the Supreme Court rule that a divorced Muslim woman is entitled to maintenance under section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CRPC), 1973?
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Which region experienced a resurgence of Sati cases prompting the introduction of the Sati Prevention Act of 1987?
Which region experienced a resurgence of Sati cases prompting the introduction of the Sati Prevention Act of 1987?
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What punishment did the Sati Prevention Act of 1987 prescribe for the abetment of Sati?
What punishment did the Sati Prevention Act of 1987 prescribe for the abetment of Sati?
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