Act Number: 25

Act Name: The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

Year: 1955

Enactment Date: 1955-05-18

Long Title: An Act to amend and codify the law relating to marriage among Hindus.

Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice

Department: Legislative Department

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.
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