Multiple choice

Under which of the sections of the Indian Penal code, 1860 a person can be convicted for the offence of Bigamy?

  1. Section 375

  2. Section 377

  3. Section 494

  4. Section 498
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Explanation

Section 494 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 specifically addresses the offence of bigamy. It states that whoever, having a husband or wife living, marries again during the lifetime of such husband or wife shall be punished with imprisonment up to seven years and fine. This section applies to both Hindu and Muslim marriages, making second marriage during a valid first marriage a criminal offence.

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