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Already married but forced by parents into second marriage


02-Apr-2023 (In Divorce Law)

I am married to a person since a year. It was a love marriage and parents are still against him.they may harm him. With this fear I haven't told them about my marriage. Now they are forcing me to marry by their choice. What would be the consequences if I marry second time without getting divorce, which I don't want in any case. But my family will do anything to get me divorced if they come to know about my marriage. What should be the right thing to do? I am 27 years old and doing PhD from reputed University.

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Answer #1
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Dear Ma’am, Your second marriage will be void marriage and samewont be recognsed in the eyes of law as your first husband is living and you have not divorced him. Moreover, your second husband can book you under fraud, cheating. So doing a second marriage is not advisable without getting divorced. However if you want to get a social security for you and your first spouse, an complaint can be put before the National women commission and also before the Court and Police station. Please feel free to contact the undersigned for any clarification Regards, Pragya Wazir
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Answer #2
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Can your first marriage be proven , if not then the second one will be considered valid .. However , if you can prove the existence of a husband then second marriage will be considered null and void. Right thing to do would be to avoid any kind of agony to anyone and save people from embarrassment including yourself .
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Answer #3
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Second marriage without nullitfying the first marriage or in the condition that the husband is alive if the divorce has not been effectuated, shall be liable for punished under section 494 IPC for bigamy however if the marriage is disclosed to your parents and they are adamant to harm you people, you may take shelter of Court for protection of your life and liberty.
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