Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1982 Section 3 - Bare Act |
| State | Karnataka Government |
| Year | 1982 |
| Section Title | Dedication as Devadasi to Be Unlawful |
Notwithstanding any custom or law to the contrary, the dedication of a woman as a devadasi, whether before or after the commencement of this Act and whether she has consented to such dedication or not, is hereby declared unlawful, void and to be of no effect and any woman so dedicated shall not thereby be deemed to have become incapable of entering into a valid marriage.