{"id":5252,"date":"2025-01-10T18:07:48","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T12:37:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianlawsociety.com\/?p=5252"},"modified":"2025-01-12T15:24:23","modified_gmt":"2025-01-12T09:54:23","slug":"the-commission-of-sati-prevention-act-1987","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/karma.law\/insights\/law-library\/the-commission-of-sati-prevention-act-1987\/","title":{"rendered":"The Commission of Sati (Prevention ) Act, 1987"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act, 1987, was enacted to provide for the more effective prevention of the commission of sati and its glorification. Sati, the act of burning or burying alive of widows or women, is a social evil that has been historically practiced in some parts of India. The Act aims to criminalize this practice and any actions that promote or glorify it. This Act falls under the Ministry of Women and Child Development.<\/span><\/p>\n

Enactment Date, Number of Chapters, Number of Sections:<\/span><\/h4>\n

The Act was enacted on January 3, 1988, and came into force on March 21, 1988. It consists of five parts and 22 sections (with one section repealed).<\/span><\/p>\n

Act Governed By:<\/span><\/h4>\n

The Act’s implementation is overseen by various authorities, including the Collector or District Magistrate, who have powers to prevent sati-related offenses. Special Courts are established for trying such offenses, and Special Public Prosecutors are appointed to conduct prosecutions. The Central Government has the power to make rules for the Act’s implementation.<\/span><\/p>\n

On Whom It Is Applicable:<\/span><\/h4>\n

The Act applies to all persons in India. It specifically targets those who attempt or abet sati, glorify sati, or participate in ceremonies or activities related to sati.<\/span><\/p>\n

Penalties\/Punishments:<\/span><\/h4>\n

The Act prescribes severe penalties for offenses related to sati:<\/span><\/p>\n