Bare ActsThe Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

Section 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.

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