Punishment for contravention of the provisions of section 3

Any person contravening the provisions contained in section 3 shall, without prejudice to any civil liability, be punishable with imprisonment of either description which may extend to one year or with fine which may extend to Rs. 5,000 or with both. Provided that, in case the offence is committed in respect of a minor, a woman, or a person belonging to the Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes, the punishment shall be imprisonment to the extent of two years and fine up to Rs. 10,000.