Any seven or more persons associated for any literary, scientific or charitable purpose, or for any such purpose as is described in section 20 of this Act, may by subscribing their names to a memorandum of association and filing the same with the Registrar of Joint-stock Companies form themselves into a society under this Act.

Dowry and Bridal Gifts (Restriction) Act 1976
This Act may be called the Dowry and Bridal Gifts