Hindu Marriage Act
Hindu Marriage Act
Section 17

Punishment of bigamy

Synced on 04 Jul 2026Text as per India Code

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.

Judgments on Section 17