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.
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.