Penalties

Whoever-(i) prevents a Hindu from exercising any right conferred by this Act, or (ii) molests or obstructs a Hindu in the exercise of any such right shall be punishable, in the case of a first offence, with fine which may extend to Rs. 100, and in the case of a second or subsequent offence, with imprisonment which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to Rs. 500, or with both.