IPC Section 494

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IPCChapter XX

S. 494

Marrying again during lifetime of husband or wife

Description

Whoever, having a husband or wife living, marries in any case in which such marriage is void by reason of its taking place during the life of such husband or wife, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.

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Classification u/schedule 1 CrPC

Offence

Punishment

Marrying again during the life-time of a husband or wife

7 Years + Fine

Cognizance

Bail

Triable By

Non-Cognizable

Bailable

Magistrate First Class

Composition u/s 320 CrPC

Offence is Compoundable by

The husband or wife of the person so marrying, with the permission of the Court

By Raman Devgan
Updated: 15 Aug 2018
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