HMA 17 — Punishment of bigamy

Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

Statutory text

Any   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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