The Commission of Sati (Prevention ) Act, 1987
Central · 1988
- S. 1Short title, extent and commencement.
- S. 2Definitions.
- S. 3Attempt to commit sati.
- S. 4Abetment of sati.
- S. 5Punishment for glorification of sati.
- S. 6Power to prohibit certain acts.
- S. 7Power to remove certain temples or other structures.
- S. 8Power to seize certain properties.
- S. 9Trial of offences under this Act.
- S. 10Special Public Prosecutors.
- S. 11Procedure and powers of Special Courts.
- S. 12Power of Special Court with respect to other offences.
- S. 13Forfeiture of funds or property.
- S. 14Appeal.
- S. 15Protection of action taken under this Act.
- S. 16Burden of proof.
- S. 17Obligation of certain persons to report about the commission of offence under this Act.
- S. 18Person convicted of an offence under section 4 to be disqualified from inheriting certain properties.
- S. 19Repealed.
- S. 20Act to have overriding effect.
- S. 21Power to make rules.
- S. 22Repeal of existing laws.