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SECTION 495 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Same offence with concealment of former marriage from person with whom subsequent marriage is contracted


Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


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  1. IPC 495 in Simple Words
  2. IPC Section 495 related FAQs
Whoever commits the offence defined in the last preceding section having concealed from the person with whom the subsequent marriage is contracted, the fact of the former marriage, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.



IPC 495 in Simple Words

If someone commits the offense of marrying again without disclosing their previous marriage to the new spouse, they can be punished with imprisonment for up to ten years and may also be fined.


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Offence : Same offence with concealment of the former marriage from the person with whom subsequent marriage is contracted


Punishment : 10 Years + Fine


Cognizance : Non-Cognizable


Bail : Bailable


Triable : Magistrate First Class



The person who commits the crime defined in the previous section, by concealing the former marriage from the other party to the marriage contract, will be punished either with imprisonment or fine of up to 10 years.





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Frequently Asked Questions


What are the rules of 495?

It is illegal to marry a second time while the first marriage is still going on. This is called bigamy and it's a criminal offence under Sections 494 and 495 of the Indian Penal Code. A second marriage during the life of the first is illegal. It is considered bigamy and is punishable under the ....1 Dec 2023.


Who is the aggrieved person in 495 IPC?

The sub-section (c), which states that if the victim of an offense punishable by IPC section 494 or 495 regarding bigamy is a wife, a complaint can be filed on her behalf by the husband, father, mother or brother or sister.


What is Section 494 IPC Judgement?

The Karnataka High Court ruled that a spouse who marries again during their lifetime can be charged with an offence under sections 494,495 and 496 IPC. 3 Nov 2023