Same offence with concealment of former marriage from person with whom subsequent marriage is contracted
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Summary
Concealing a former marriage from the person you later marry makes the act an offence. When someone contracts a subsequent marriage without disclosing an earlier marriage to the new spouse, they can be punished with imprisonment for up to ten years and also fined.
Example
Rohan had married Meera earlier but did not tell Priya, whom he later married. When Priya reports the earlier marriage, Rohan can be prosecuted and, if convicted, face up to ten years' imprisonment and a fine.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever commits the offence defined in the last preceding section having concealed from the person with whom the subsequent marriage is contracted, the fact of the former marriage, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
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