HMA Section 17

Hindu Marriage Act

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HMAChapter IV

S. 17

Punishment of bigamy

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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.

By Raman Devgan
Updated: 31 Oct 2022
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