Section 82BailableOFFENCE
Marrying again during lifetime of husband or wife.
Full Text
Whoever, having a husband or wife living, marries in any case in which such marriage is void by reason of its taking place during the life of such husband or wife, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Plain English Summary
Criminalises bigamy (marrying while currently married) with up to 7 years in prison.
Punishment
Up to 7 years
Practical Note
Exceptions exist if the previous marriage was declared void or the spouse has been missing for 7 years.
हिंदी पाठ
पति या पत्नी के जीवनकाल में फिर से विवाह करना।\nजो कोई पति या पत्नी के जीवित होते हुए किसी ऐसी दशा में विवाह करेगा जिसमें ऐसा विवाह उस पति या पत्नी के जीवन के दौरान होने के कारण शून्य है, वह दोनों में से किसी भांति के कारावास से, जिसकी अवधि सात वर्ष तक की हो सकेगी, दंडित किया जाएगा और जुर्माने से भी दंडनीय होगा ।