The Andhra Pradesh Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1988.
andhra-pradesh · 1988
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- S. 1The Andhra Pradesh Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1988 establishes its title, application across the state, and effective date.
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Andhra Pradesh Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1988.
- S. 3Section 3 makes the dedication of women as Devadasis and related customs unlawful and void.
- S. 4Section 4 ensures marriages of Devadasis are valid and their children legitimate.
- S. 5Section 5 of the Andhra Pradesh Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1988 penalizes those involved in dedicating women as Devadasis, with harsher penalties for parents or guardians.
- S. 6Section penalizes the practice of dedicating women as Devadasis with up to three years imprisonment and a fine.
- S. 7Section 7 empowers the government to assign duties and powers to Collectors and lower officers to enforce the Act's provisions.
- S. 8Section 8 mandates Collectors and specified officers to investigate and end the practice of Devadasi post-enactment.
- S. 9Section 9 empowers Executive Magistrates to try offences under the Act as Judicial Magistrates.
- S. 10Offences under the Act to be cognizable and non-bailable - Every offence under this Act shall be cognizable and non-bail
- S. 11Power to make rules - (1) The Government may, by notification, make rules for carrying out all or any of the purposes of
- S. 12Section 12 repeals previous laws allowing the dedication of women as Devadasis and saves existing rights.