Do you think you can Legalize your Second Marriage by Islam Conversion? Think Again!

By meghna at 8 March, 2010, 8:49 pm

Overview on Bigamy Laws and its Manipulations in India

Monogamy is an integral part of Christian Faith. In 1860 when Indian Penal Code was framed, Bigamy was declared an offence under Sections 494 and 495 is punishable with fine and imprisonment of seven years or both. Both man and woman can be punished under these sections.The Sections apply to all communities in the country apart from Muslim males. The tribal man and woman are also exempted from the same if their customary laws do not consider the plural ...read more

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