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IPC Section 495 - Same offence with concealment of former marriage from person with whom subsequent marriage is contracted
Last Updated: 01 Dec, 2025
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(IPC section is included as sub-section in BNS sans heading. Words “defined in last preceding section” are excluded.)
Please refer to BNS 82 for updated procedures & punishments.
IPC 495 in Simple Words
If someone commits the offense of marrying again without disclosing their previous marriage to the new spouse, they can be punished with imprisonment for up to ten years and may also be fined.
Same offence with concealment of former marriage from person with whom subsequent marriage is contracted
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Same offence with concealment of the former marriage from the person with whom subsequent marriage is contracted | 10 Years + Fine | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Same offence with concealment of the former marriage from the person with whom subsequent marriage is contracted
Punishment : 10 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
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What are the rules of 495?
It is illegal to marry a second time while the first marriage is still going on. This is called bigamy and it's a criminal offence under Sections 494 and 495 of the Indian Penal Code. A second marriage during the life of the first is illegal. It is considered bigamy and is punishable under the ....1 Dec 2023.
Who is the aggrieved person in 495 IPC?
The sub-section (c), which states that if the victim of an offense punishable by IPC section 494 or 495 regarding bigamy is a wife, a complaint can be filed on her behalf by the husband, father, mother or brother or sister.
What is Section 494 IPC Judgement?
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a spouse who marries again during their lifetime can be charged with an offence under sections 494,495 and 496 IPC. 3 Nov 2023
