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Husband got remarried without divorce What can i do


21-Jul-2023 (In Divorce Law)
my husband and his family deserted me for dowry. The case is filled against him under IPC- 498A, 406, 506, 323 . I am living with my daughters in my parents house since five years. on 13 nov. 2013 my husband got second marriage without divorce and she lives with him in my in-laws house. Now what should i do? I lodged a complaint against my husband. But i have no proof of this marriage. his wife delivered a male child few months ago. now what can I do because I have no idea where he delivered his wife and not idea about the exact date of born. it is a crime accourding to hindu marriage act.
Answers (5)

Answer #1
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Marrying again while the spouse is alive is an offence under Indian Penal Code and is punishable. However, onus of providing proof will lie on the person making complaint. Since, as per you, he has even got a child in the second marriage finding a proof will not be very difficult.
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Answer #2
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Dont worry for sure all assistance would be given to you and if you are right from your side your all right would be restored and protected .Under the legal recourse & procedure and for any further information please feel free to contact me and fix an appointment with me.

Answer #3
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Marrying another woman, during life time of wife without taking divorce is an offence of Bigamy. You would need to bring some prima facie evidence that your husband has remarried and accordingly lodge a fresh complaint for registration of FIR against your husband.
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Answer #4
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Mam the action can be taken against your husband.. But you have to proof dat he is married to another women.. Now dat he has a child from another women.. We can grab him and get him penAlised by conducting DNA test of the child..
Answer #5
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hi,
Its a crime under 494/495 Ipc and Hindu marriage act, you should clear about the detailed proves that your husband got married with any girl and according to supreme court judgement "whether your husband got married with any girl is matter of trial" and you should also claim maintenance.

Regards
Puneet Sharma

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