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Section 17 of Hindu Marriage Act (HMA), 1955


Definition of Section 17 of Hindu Marriage Act According to the Government of India


Section 17 of Hindu Marriage Act: Punishment of bigamy.โ€” 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.

Varun Kumar Jha

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