Section 44 of SMA : Section 44: Punishment Of Bigamy
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Explanation using Example
Imagine a scenario where John and Rita got married under the Special Marriage Act. A few years later, John, without getting a divorce from Rita, marries another woman, Priya, in a ceremony that does not adhere to the Special Marriage Act. This act of John's is punishable under Section 44 of the Special Marriage Act, which invokes Section 494 and Section 495 of the Indian Penal Code. John's second marriage to Priya is considered legally void, and he could face legal consequences for committing bigamy.
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