Devadasi (Prevention of Dedication) Act, 1947

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Statements (13)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Indian legislation
gptkbp:alternativeName Madras Devadasis (Prevention of Dedication) Act, 1947
gptkbp:appliesTo gptkb:Madras_Presidency
gptkbp:criminalizes dedication of women as devadasis
gptkbp:dateEnacted 1947
gptkbp:enactedBy gptkb:Madras_Presidency
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Devadasi (Prevention of Dedication) Act, 1947
gptkbp:penalty imprisonment and/or fine
gptkbp:purpose prohibit dedication of women as devadasis
gptkbp:relatedTo Devadasi system
gptkbp:status in force
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Devadasis
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7