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IPC Section 494 – Bigamy in India: Definition, Case Laws & Legal Insights

 IPC Section 494 – Bigamy in India:  Introduction Marriage is a sacred institution in India, governed by personal laws and protected under various legal provisions. However, when someone violates the sanctity of marriage by marrying again during the lifetime of their spouse, it becomes a punishable offence under Section 494 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) . This blog explains what IPC Section 494 means, its legal implications, and key case laws that shaped its interpretation. What is IPC Section 494? Section 494 of the IPC deals with the offence of bigamy . It states: "Whoever, having a husband or wife living, marries in any case in which such marriage is void by reason of it 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." In simpler terms, if a married person enters into a second marriage while their spouse is still aliv...