My friend's husband has left my friend and married another woman

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    • 19/08/2009 at 4:35 AM #77
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      My friend’s husband has left my friend and married another woman. What action can be taken against her husband Under Hindu Law?

    • 19/08/2009 at 6:51 AM #783
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      Under Section 17 of the Hindu Marriage Act, bigamy is punishable u/s 494 & 495 of the Indian Penal Code. Section 494 prescribes for imprisonment, which may extend to 7 years and fine. So a complaint be lodged against the husband with the police.

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