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This document discusses the laws around bigamy in India. Bigamy, or having a second marriage while still legally married to someone else, is illegal. It is considered an offense under Section 494 of the Indian Penal Code. A marriage is not valid if either person is already married. Bigamy can be punished by up to 7 years in prison, a fine, or both. Committing bigamy while concealing the first marriage can result in 10 years imprisonment. The second wife may be entitled to interim maintenance from her husban

Author

Ashwini Kumar

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