THE PREVENTION OF RUM RASUM ACT, 1997 (1947 A.D.)
Section 3. Definitions.
“Rum” means the consideration which the parents, relatives or guardians of a female receive in lieu of the marriage or betrothal of such female from the bridegroom, his relations or guardians either in cash or in the form of movable or immovable property ;
“betrothal” means the engagement of a female to a male for marriage or promise to marry.
Explanation.–– Wari or any other customary presents made at the time of marriage or betrothal to the girl or her relations shall not be included in Rum.
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