text: away with certain evils which burden one party to mar­ riage over the other. For instance, the Dowry Prohibi ­ tion Act, 1961, abolishes dowry and prescribes punish ­ ment for engaging in such unlawful practice. “Dowry means any property or valuable security given or agreed to be given either directly or indirectly (a) by one party to a marriage to the other party to the mar­ riage or (h) by the parents of either party to a marriage or by any other person, to either party to the marriage or to any other person — at or before or after the mar­ riage as consideration for marriage. ” 119. In order to put an end to the social prohibition of remarriage of widows among Hindus, a traditional evil that existed in the past and was challenged by the social reformatory movement led by some forward looking Hindu leaders, the Hindu Widows ’ Remarriage Act was enacted. The evil has since then been eradi ­ cated enabling such women to attain equal status with men, socially and legally, and to enter into marriage again. 120. Equal marital and other rights and obligations of spouses are recognized. Each spouse has equal right for and at the time of dissolution of marriage. However, as family is viewed as a strong bond in India, the scope and mechanisms for constitution of marriage are main ­ tained in the Indian legal system until eventual dissolu ­ tion according to law takes place. These mechanisms include judicial separation and restitution of conjugal rights. The Indian legal system recognizes divorce by mutual consent of the spouses. 121. In the case of dissolution of marriage, provi ­ sions for the custody, protection, maintenance and edu­ cation of the minor child or children is made, and the 
analysis: The text appears to be discussing laws and regulations related to marriage, family, and social issues in India. It mentions specific acts and laws that aim to eliminate certain social evils and promote equal rights for spouses. This suggests that the topic is more focused on social and cultural aspects rather than economic or environmental issues.