Section 2 of The Dowry Prohibition Act 1961 : Definition of "dowry". In this Act, "dowry" means any property or valuable security given or agreed to be given either directly or indirectly-

by one party to a marriage to the other party to the marriage; or

by the parents of either party to a marriage or by a other person, to either party to the marriage or to any other person;

at or before or after the marriage us consideration for the marriage of the said parties, but does not include dower or mahr in the case of persons to whom the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) applies.

Explanation I.-For the removal of doubts, it is hereby declare that any presents made at the time of a marriage to either party to the marriage in the form of cash, ornaments, clothes or other articles, shall not be deemed to be dowry within the meaning of this section, unless they are made as consideration for the marriage of the said parties.

Explanation II.-The expression "valuable security" has the same meaning as in section 30 of the Indian Penal Code. (45 of 1860.)

Section 3 of The Dowry Prohibition Act 1961 : Penalty for giving or taking dowry - If any person, after the commencement of this Act, gives or takes or abets the giving or taking of dowry, he shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both....

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