Section 17 of Hindu Marriage Act 1955: Punishment of bigamy
Punishment of bigamy Hindu Marriage Act 1955
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 (45 of 1860) shall apply accordingly.