HMA Section 17: Punishment of Bigamy
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 · Chapter 4: Nullity of Marriage and Divorce
¶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 (45 of 1860) shall apply accordingly.
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Official reference: India Code, Legislative Department — source review: 29 September 2026.Recorded edition / snapshot date: 2026-09-29.
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Other sections in this chapter
- 11. Nullity of marriage and divorce- Void marriages
- 12. Voidable Marriages
- 13. Divorce
- 13A. Alternate Relief in Divorce Proceedings
- 13B. Divorce by mutual consent
- 14. No petition for divorce to be presented within one year of marriage
- 15. Divorced persons. When may marry again
- 16. Legitimacy of children of void and voidable marriages
- 18. Punishment for contravention of certain other conditions for a Hindu marriage