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Second marriage registration with a photocopy of the divorce decree


27-Oct-2024 (In Family Law)
Does person do second marriage Has a picture copy of divorce of decree Still not had court copy .
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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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