Bigamy under Indian Law: A Constitutional and Statutory Analysis

Author(s): Dr. Dilsukh Thalore and Rakesh Kumar

Abstract:

Bigamy, defined as the act of contracting a second marriage during the subsistence of the first, occupies a critical position within Indian family law, criminal law, and constitutional jurisprudence. Despite legislative reforms enforcing monogamy across several personal laws, plural matrimonial practices persist due to religious exceptions. This paper undertakes a doctrinal and analytical examination of the law of bigamy under Indian law, focusing on statutory provisions, judicial interpretation, constitutional validity, gender justice concerns, and comparative legal perspectives. It critically evaluates the inconsistencies across personal laws and argues for uniform reforms grounded in constitutional morality, equality, and human dignity.

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