Section 44 of SMA : Section 44: Punishment Of Bigamy

The Special Marriage Act, 1954

Bare Act

  • CHAPTER VIII: MISCELLANEOUS

Every person whose marriage is solemnized under this Act and who, during the lifetime of his or her wife or husband, contracts any other marriage shall be subject to the penalties provided in section 494 and section 495 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), for the offence of marrying again during the lifetime of a husband or wife, and the marriage so contracted shall be void.

Simplified Act

If a person who is already married under the Special Marriage Act marries someone else while their first spouse is still alive, they will face legal consequences. These consequences are outlined in *section 4...

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 M...

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