Section17
Punishment of bigamy
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Summary
A marriage is void if at the time of marriage either person already has a living husband or wife. The later marriage is legally invalid, and the person who contracts it may be punished under IPC 494 and 495 for bigamy.
Example
Ravi marries Meera while his first wife Sneha is still alive. That later marriage is void and Ravi can be punished under IPC 494 and 495 for bigamy.
Bare Act
Enacted textAny marriage between two Hindus solemnized after the commencement of this Act is void if at the date of such marriage either party had a husband or wife living; and the provisions of sections 494 and 495 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (45 of 1860), shall apply accordingly.
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