# Dowry Prohibition, act, Section 2: Definition of "dowry"

- Act: Dowry Prohibition, act (Act 28 of 1961)
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/dowry-prohibition-act/section/2/

## Text

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 2[or any time after the marriage] 3[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. Explanation II .- The expression "valuable security" has the same meaning as in section 30 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).

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