6 Questions
When was the Sati system formally abolished in the Bengal Presidency?
1829
Under which law was the abetment of Sati initially considered punishable?
The Indian Penal Code (IPC)
What legislation was introduced to address the resurgence of Sati cases in India between 1980 and 1983?
The Sati Prevention Act of 1987
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?
Mohd.Ahmad Khan v.Shah Bano Begum (AIR 1985 SC 945)
Which region experienced a resurgence of Sati cases prompting the introduction of the Sati Prevention Act of 1987?
Uttar Pradesh
What punishment did the Sati Prevention Act of 1987 prescribe for the abetment of Sati?
Death sentence
Learn about the abolition of the Sati system in the Bengal Presidency on December 4th, 1829, by Governor Lord William Bentinck. Understand how this ancient Hindu custom was formally made illegal under criminal law and the subsequent challenges it faced.
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