Multiple choice

In order to prove the offence of dowry related act the law prescribes that

  1. The demand for dowry should have been made within seven years of marriage.

  2. There must be cruelty against the woman to infer dowry demand.

  3. There must be a conduct of harassment only for such demand.

  4. All of them
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Explanation

To prove a dowry offense, prosecutors must show: (1) demand for dowry was made, (2) within 7 years of marriage (the 'dowry death' presumption window), and (3) there was cruelty or harassment specifically in connection with that demand. All elements together establish the offense under Dowry Prohibition Act and IPC 304B.

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