Section 3: Restriction on dowry, presents and bridal gifts

3. Restriction on dowry, presents and bridal gifts.—(1) Neither the aggregate value of the dowry and presents given to the bride by Her parents nor the aggregate value of the bridal gifts or of the presents given to the bridegroom shall exceed five thousand rupees: Explanation.—The ceiling of five thousand rupees specified in this sub-section does not in any way imply that the dowry, bridal gifts and presents of a lesser amount may not be given. 1[(lA) No person shall give or accept, or enter into an agreement to give or to accept dowry, bridal gifts or presents of a value exceeding the aggregate value specified in sub- section (1).] 2[(2) No dowry, bridal gifts or presents may be given before six months or after one month of nikah and, if rukhsati takes place some time after nikah after one month of such rukhsati].

Effective date: 1976-06-04

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