The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a public interest litigation (PIL) petition challenging the validity of key provisions of the Dowry Prohibition Act of 1961 [Rupshi Singh v. Union of India]. .A Bench of Justice BR Gavai and K Vinod Chandran dismissed the petition, saying the petitioner can flag the issue to the parliament. The petitioner, one Rupshi Singh, challenged Sections 2, 3 and 4 of the Act.Section 2 defines dowry while Section 3 penalises giving and taking dowry.Section 4 penalises demanding dowry."The laws are invalid. I am public spirited," the petitioner told the Court. "Dismissed. Go and tell the parliament," the Bench said..Follow Bar and Bench channel on WhatsAppDownload the Bar and Bench Mobile app for instant access to the latest legal news.
