Section 2: Definition of “dowry”.

The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961Central Act · Act 28 of 1961

In this Act, "dowry" means any property or valuable security given or agreed to be given either directly or indirectly--

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

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

at or before [or any time after the marriage] [in connection with 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.

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

Where this provision sits

Act	The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
Section	2
Marginal note	Definition of “dowry”.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source
Judgments citing it	9

How this provision has been amended

Taken from the footnotes printed with the provision by the source. Where a footnote names the amending instrument, it is quoted as printed.

substituted, Act 43 of 1986. . Subs. by Act 43 of 1986, s. 2, for "or after the marriage" (w.e.f. 19-11-1986).
substituted, Act 63 of 1984. . Subs. by Act 63 of 1984, s. 2, for certain words (w.e.f. 2-10-1985).
omitted. . The Explanation I omitted by s. 2, ibid. (w.e.f. 2-10-1985).

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