Substitution of section

For section 3 of Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, in its application to the State of Himachal Pradesh (hereinafter referred to as the principal Act), the following section shall be substituted, namely:— “3. Penalty for giving or taking dowry.—If any person gives or takes or abets the giving or taking of dowry, he shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to one year and with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees”.