BNS Section 82 – Marrying again during lifetime of husband or wife Bigamy
Chapter 5: Offences Against Women and Children ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 82
IPC S.494
✓ Bailable
Non-Cognizable
⚖ Magistrate Court
Whoever having a husband or wife living marries in any case in which such marriage is void by reason of its taking place during the life of such husband or wife shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years and shall also be liable to fine. Whoever commits the offence having concealed the fact of the former marriage shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years and shall also be liable to fine.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
82(1): up to 7 years and fine. 82(2): up to 10 years and fine. Non-cognizable. Bailable. Triable by Magistrate of first class.
