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I am not got consent letter, but he did second marriage


26-Oct-2024 (In Divorce Law)
Is it right even I am not received any mutual consent form received from court, he can still marriage? Is there way punish him?
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In India, a second marriage without a divorce is considered void and is a criminal offense. The Indian Penal Code Section 494 states that a person who marries again while their spouse is still alive can be imprisoned for up to seven years.
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