Section 83 of BNS : Section 83: Marriage ceremony fraudulently gone through without lawful marriage.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Rahul, who is already legally married to Priya, decides to marry another woman, Anjali, without disclosing his existing marriage. He goes through a traditional wedding ceremony with Anjali, knowing that this second marriage is not legally valid under Indian law. Anjali, unaware of Rahul's first marriage, believes she is lawfully married to him. Rahul's actions are driven by fraudulent intentions to deceive Anjali. Under Section 83 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Rahul can be punished with imprisonment for up to seven years and may also be liable to pay a fine.

Example 2:

Sneha, who is in a relationship with Arjun, convinces him to go through a marriage ceremony with her, even though she knows that Arjun is already married to another woman, Meera. Sneha's intention is to claim marital rights and benefits fraudulently. Arjun, aware that this second marriage is not lawful, still goes through with the ceremony to appease Sneha. Both Sneha and Arjun can be prosecuted under Section 83 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 for participating in a fraudulent marriage ceremony. They may face imprisonment for up to seven years and fines.