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.
Chapter I — Full Text
Section 17
Punishment of bigamy
Printed from Law on Tips • The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955