Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act, 1987 alongwith Rules

This edition brings together the Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act, 1987 and its Rules in a single, carefully edited volume to provide a comprehensive legal resource on the prevention and prosecution of sati and related practices. Presented section-by-section, the book includes the statutory text, definitions, penalty provisions, powers of investigation, provisions for protection and relief to victims’ families, and measures for community awareness and enforcement. Concise marginal notes explain key terms and procedural steps, while cross-references link to related criminal and human-rights provisions for contextual clarity. A detailed index and a user-friendly table of contents enable swift navigation for practitioners preparing petitions, prosecuting officers, and judges adjudicating related matters. Social scientists, gender-rights activists, and researchers will find the compilation useful for policy analysis and historical study of legislative measures against gender-based crimes. Edited for accuracy and readability, this edition is suitable as a desk reference in courtrooms, academic libraries, and institutions working on prevention of atrocities and protection of women’s rights.