BNS Section 83 – Marriage ceremony fraudulently gone through without lawful marriage
Chapter 5: Offences Against Women and Children ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 83
IPC S.496
✓ Bailable
Non-Cognizable
⚖ Magistrate Court
Whoever dishonestly or with a fraudulent intention goes through the ceremony of being married knowing that he is not thereby lawfully married shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years and shall also be liable to fine.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
Up to 7 years and fine. Non-cognizable. Bailable. Triable by Magistrate of first class.
