{"id":332,"date":"2023-06-27T10:10:15","date_gmt":"2023-06-27T10:10:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maag.codesupply.co\/gear\/?p=332"},"modified":"2025-01-09T10:00:47","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T04:30:47","slug":"the-commission-of-sati-prevention-act-1987-eradicating-a-heinous-practice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/karma.law\/insights\/indian-law\/the-commission-of-sati-prevention-act-1987-eradicating-a-heinous-practice\/","title":{"rendered":"The Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act, 1987: Eradicating a Heinous Practice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiacode.nic.in\/bitstream\/123456789\/1814\/2\/A1988-03.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The\u00a0<\/span><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act, 1987<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><a href=\"_wp_link_placeholder\">,<\/a> is a significant piece of Indian legislation aimed at preventing the barbaric practice of Sati (the act of burning or burying a widow alive) and its glorification. This blog post explores the provisions of this act, shedding light on its purpose and legal framework.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Background and Need for the Act<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The practice of Sati was prevalent in some parts of India, despite being considered abhorrent and against human rights. The Act was enacted to not only prevent the act of Sati but also to prohibit its glorification, as this was found to reinforce the practice. This legislation was a response to a long struggle for women\u2019s rights, as well as being a commitment towards upholding human dignity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Core Definitions Under the Act<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Code:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0Refers to the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Glorification of Sati:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0Includes actions such as, observing ceremonies, processions, supporting, justifying or propagating sati, arranging functions to eulogize the individual who has committed sati, creation of trust or collection of funds or building structures like temples, or performing any form of worship related to the act of sati.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Sati:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The act of burning or burying a woman alive, either with her deceased husband or another relative, or associated object or thing. The Act clarifies that this includes acts regardless of whether such action was claimed to be voluntary or not.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Special Court:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0A court constituted under the Act for trying offences under this Act.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Temple:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0Includes any building or structure used for the purpose of worshipping or commemorating Sati.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Legal Prohibitions and Punishments<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Attempt to Commit Sati (Section 3):<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Anyone who attempts to commit Sati and performs any act towards it is punishable with imprisonment for up to six months, or fine, or both.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The court takes into consideration all factors relevant to the incident before convicting an individual.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Abetment of Sati (Section 4):<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Abetting the commission of Sati, whether directly or indirectly, is punishable with death or imprisonment for life, along with a fine.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Abetting an attempt to commit Sati is punishable with imprisonment for life.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The act identifies specific actions which would be deemed to be abetment, such as inducement, creating a belief that sati would result in spiritual benefit, encouraging the act or instigating, participating in processions or aiding the widow in her decision, or preventing her from saving herself or interfering with the police.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Glorification of Sati (Section 5):<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Any act of glorifying Sati is punishable with imprisonment for not less than one year, extending up to seven years, and a fine ranging from \u20b95,000 to \u20b930,000.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Powers to Prevent Sati<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Prohibiting Acts (Section 6):<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Collector or District Magistrate can prohibit any act toward the commission of Sati. This includes any act that would support the act, or the glorification of the same.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Removal of Temples and Structures (Section 7):<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The State government can order the removal of any temple or structure where worship or a ceremony is carried out with a view to glorify Sati, especially if the structure has been in existence for 20 years or more.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Collector or Magistrate also has the power to order the removal of other structures that are used to glorify sati. If an order is not complied with, then the authorities are empowered to demolish those structures, with the expenses to be borne by the owner or occupier.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Power to Seize Properties (Section 8):<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Collector or Magistrate has the power to seize any funds or property which have been collected or are suspected to be used for glorification of Sati. These properties may be seized even if they are suspected to be connected with the commission of an offence.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Any seized property must be reported to the special court, who will determine how to dispose of it.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Special Courts<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Act establishes Special Courts for a more effective and speedy trials of Sati-related offenses:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Designated Courts (Section 9):<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The State Government has the power to establish special courts which have jurisdiction over the entire State, or as specified by the government.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Presiding Officer<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">: The judge of the special court needs to be appointed with concurrence of the Chief Justice of the High Court and must be a current Session or Additional Session Judge.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Special Public Prosecutors (Section 10):<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0A special public prosecutor is appointed for each court, who must have practiced for at least 7 years or be a member of the State requiring special knowledge of the law for a minimum of 7 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Important Aspects of Procedure<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Cognizance of Offences (Section 11):<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The special court has the power to directly take cognizance of an offense, without the accused being committed to it, based on a complaint or a police report.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Powers of the Special Court:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The special court has powers equivalent to that of a Court of Session, which can also include the power to try any other offence related to the case, and the court can also convict a person for other offences, and issue any sentence under those applicable laws.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Expeditious Trial:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The court must try to hold proceedings as expeditiously as possible, with the proceedings to continue everyday until the witnesses have been examined.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Forfeiture of Funds\/Properties:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0If a person is convicted under the Act, the special court may seize all funds or property being used to glorify sati and forfeit it to the State.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Appeals (Section 14):<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0Appeals against the orders of a Special Court lie with the High Court within 30 days of the order. The High Court may also admit an appeal after the expiry of 30 days if there was adequate reasons for the delay.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Key Miscellaneous Provisions<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Protection of Action in Good Faith (Section 15):<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The Act protects the State Government and its officials from legal proceedings for any action taken in good faith.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Burden of Proof (Section 16):<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0When a person is prosecuted for abetment of Sati, the burden of proving that they did not commit the offense is on the accused.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Obligation to Report (Section 17):<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0Government officials, and also village officials and inhabitants, who have knowledge of an imminent or completed act of sati are required to report this information to the nearest police station. Failure to do so is punishable with imprisonment upto 2 years and also with fine.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Disqualification from inheriting (Section 18):<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0If a person is convicted under Section 4 for abetting sati, then he is disqualified from inheriting any property from the person who committed sati, as well as property from any other person, if such inheritance was through the person who committed sati.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Overriding Effect (Section 20):<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The provisions of this Act have overriding effect over any other conflicting laws.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Power to Make Rules (Section 21):<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The Central Government is empowered to make rules for carrying out the provisions of the Act.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act, 1987 stands as a symbol of India&#8217;s resolve to eradicate a deeply rooted social evil. It underscores the nation&#8217;s commitment towards protecting human rights, and it reinforces the importance of not allowing any social tradition to supersede human dignity. 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