The Commission of Sati (Prevention ) Act, 1987

The Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act, 1987 is a legislation that aims to prevent the commission of sati, a practice of self-immolation by a widow on her husband's funeral pyre. The act was passed by the Parliament of India in 1987, after several cases of sati were reported in the country. The act makes it illegal to abet, glorify, or attempt to commit sati. It also provides for punishment for those who abet or attempt to commit sati. The act also establishes the Commission of Sati to investigate and prevent cases of sati. The commission is empowered to visit any place where sati is likely to be committed, to examine witnesses, and to take measures to prevent the commission of sati.