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List out any three laws enacted by the Parliament since independence for the welfare of women.

Answer:

The laws enacted by the Parliament for the welfare of women are as follows:

(i) Special Marriage Act of 1954, later amended in 1978.

(ii) The Hindu Marriage Act of 1955.

(iii) The Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956.

(iv) Dowry Prohibition Act of 1961 later amended in 1984.

(v) Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act of 1917.

(vi) Equal Remuneration Act of 1976.

              (Any three)