Second Marriage in Muslim Law ..

941 votes

In Islam, monogamy is the general rule while polygamy is only an exception. The Prophet did not favour polygamy except in exceptional circumstances. According to the Muslim Marriage Law, a man can have up to 4 wives, but a woman can only have one husband at a time.
A second marriage by a Muslim, who is entitled to four wives, is not an offence under the provisions of Indian Penal Code, 1860. Contact a local lawyer who may be expert in Muslim laws for further help in details.

Advocate Harbansh Kumar Chaturvedi LawRato

680 votes

It's not punishable under Muslim Law
Under Muslim Law, a husband is allowed to have four wives at a time, however, one of the hadith says that he should seek his previous wife's permission before marrying again. While this is not mandatory, it is advisable to do so. Living or non-living of wife together has no bearing on it.

If you do not treat the two wives equally, any of the wives feeling non-equal treatment is entitled to divorce on grounds of cruelty under the1937 Act.

LawRato LawRato

577 votes

under Muslim Marriage Act second marriage is not at all prohibitted. in fact a person can do four marriages, however he also should be capable of keeping and feeding them properly with all worldly necessities of life in a respectable manner.

Advocate Anand Bali LawRato