The Tamil Nadu Devadasis (Prevention of Dedication) Act, 1947
tamil-nadu · 1947
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the '[Tamil Nadu] sllert titlr and I Devadasis (Prevention of Dedication) Act, 1947- exten
- S. 2Section 2 defines terms like "dedication," "devadasi," and "woman" for the Act's context.
- S. 3(1) The dedication of awomtu
- S. 4(1 ) Ally pcrscn ilavlng :ittailled the age of pcaalty
- S. 5Section 5 specifies that only Presidency Magistrates or higher can try offenses under section 4.
- S. 1951Section declares unlawful any custom regarding women performing dances or music and being deemed incapable of marriage due to such performances.