Section 17
Punishment of bigamy.
About this Act
An Act to amend and codify the law relating to marriage among Hindus.
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.