Section 2(b)

(b) by the parent s of either party to a marriage or by any other person, to either par ty to the marriage or to any other person ; at or before3[or any time after the marriage]4[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. 5* * * * * Explanation II.-The expression “valuable security ” has the same meaning as in section 30 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860). STATE AMENDMENT Haryana For section 2, 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 (hereinafter referred to as the principal Act), the following sections shall be substituted namely: -- “2. Definitions .---In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires. -