The KARNATAKA DEVADASIS (PROHIBITION OF DEDICATION) ACT, 1982.
karnataka · 1984
- S. 1Short title and extent
- S. 2Definitions
- S. 3Dedication as devadasi to be unlawful
- S. 3ASection 3A empowers district or executive magistrates to issue injunctions against the dedication of girls as devadasis.
- S. 3BRescue, care, protection, welfare and rehabilitation of woman
- S. 3COffences to be cognizable and nonbailable
- S. 3DAppointment of Devadasi Dedication Prohibition Officer
- S. 3EDevadasi Dedication Prohibition Officers to be public servants
- S. 4Marriage of devadasi
- S. 5Penalty
- S. 6Protection of action taken in good faith
- S. 7Section 7 empowers the State Government to create rules for implementing the Act, including investigations and welfare of devadasis.
- S. 8Repeal