Marrying without divorce by one spouse of Scheduled caste.

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No, any two individuals, regardless of their caste, cannot legally marry each other without first obtaining a divorce from their current spouses. This is not a matter of caste but of criminal law. Attempting to marry without a legal divorce is Bigamy, which is a serious criminal offense punishable under Section 494 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) with imprisonment up to 7 years. The second marriage will be void (legally invalid). They must secure a legal decree of divorce from their current spouses before they can legally marry each other. This is a serious legal mistake that carries criminal penalties. They must proceed with a legal divorce to avoid being prosecuted under Section 494 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which can result in up to 7 years in jail. To avoid severe legal consequences and to ensure they can marry validly, contact us immediately. We can guide them through the correct divorce procedure to secure their future and prevent them from becoming involved in a serious criminal case.

Advocate Ravi Rai Sharma LawRato