It was comprehensively amended in 1976 and renamed as "The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955". The amendment aimed to make the law more stringent and effective. 50. Consider the following statements: I. To transfer the substantive provisions under the Indian Penal Code II. Dowry givers should be excluded from punishment III. Appointment of Dowry Prohibition Officers IV. The marriage expenses should be limited to 20% of the annual income of the girl's parents/guardian. Which of the above statements is/are true concerning the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961?

- Statement I: The Act contains substantive provisions defining dowry and penalizing its giving, taking, and demanding. While not 'transferring' from IPC, it lays down the substantive law regarding dowry prohibition, similar in nature to how IPC contains substantive provisions for various crimes. - Statement II: This is false. The Act punishes both the giver and the taker of dowry (Section 3). - Statement III: This is true. Section 8B of the Act, inserted by a 1986 amendment, provides for the appointment of Dowry Prohibition Officers by the State Government. While this was added later, the question refers to the Act in general context, including its structure and amendments. - Statement IV: The central Act of 1961 does not specify a limit on marriage expenses as 20% of annual income. Rules or state amendments might have related provisions, but this specific percentage limit is not a feature of the original Act.