Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 , HMA Section 17

Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

HMA Section 17

Punishment of bigamy

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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