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Historical Event on 7/16/1996

Supreme Court says dowry demand even during marriage talks is an offence.

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/21/1966Indian Remote Sensing Satellite (IRS-P3) placed into polar orbit. This carries remote sensing payload and an X-ray astronomy payload. Launched by third developmental flight of India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-D3) which is for launching 1,000-1,200 kg class of remote sensing satellites into polar sun-synchronous orbit. Still in service.
9/1/1930Suhasini Ganguly, freedom fighter, was arrested and send to Hijali Jail for her revolutionery activities. She later lived a low profiled life after release from prision.
7/31/2000The Lok Sabha passes by voice vote a bill for creation of Chhattisgarh state.
1/9/1976President suspends seven freedoms guaranteed by Article 19 of the Constitution.
6/25/2000India lifts the Asia Cup sub-junior hockey championship in Kuala Lumpur.
5/4/1990Supreme Court directs Central Government to set up a Tribunal to resolve Cauvery water dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
12/8/1999Dr. Shankar K. Pal of the Indian Statistical Institute selected for the G.D. Birla Award for 1999.
1/1/1931Gopi Chand Narang, great educationist and Urdu scholar, was born at Dukki.
9/14/1965Pakistan Air Force bombs Calcutta and Agartala civilian airports.
4/5/1949Indian Boy Scout and Girl Guide were established and renamed as Bharat Scouts and Guides.