Can I remarry after converting to Islam?
The Supreme Court, in the landmark case of Sarla Mudgal v Union of India, has expressly held that conversion to Islam only for the sake of solemnizing a second marriage without dissolution of the first valid Hindu marriage will not invalidate the first marriage. In fact, the second marriage will be invalid.
What is remedy for bigamy?
Bigamy is a non-cognizable offence. It is bailable and compoundable with the permission of court if the offence is committed under section 494 of the IPC. The punishment for bigamy is imprisonment, which may extend till 7 years or fine or both.
Is bigamy cognizable Offence?
Bigamy is a NON-cognizable offense. It is bailable and compoundable with the permission of court if the offense is committed under section 494 of the IPC. Punishment is imprisonment, which may extend till 7 years or fine or both.
Who can complaint against bigamy?
Only the person aggrieved can complain in case of bigamy. If the aggrieved is the wife, then her father can complain under section 494/495 of the Indian Penal Code. A petition for declaration that the second marriage is void can be filed only by the parties to the marriage and not by the first wife.
Can I marry my husband twice?
If the first marriage was legitimate (both of you were adults, you got a license, and you had a ceremonial marriage) the second marriage ceremony is simply irrelevant, and the date of the first marriage is the only one that counts; it can be dissolved by any court with jurisdiction over the two of you.
Can I do second marriage without divorce in Islam?
A Muslim man has permission to indulge in a second marriage without divorcing the first wife. Though the same permission is not given to a Muslim woman. A Muslim lady would have to go through a divorce proceeding under the Muslim personal law or Muslim marriage act, 1939 in order to marry another man.
What rights does a second wife have?
Your second spouse typically will be able to claim one-third to one-half of the assets covered by your will, even if it says something else. If you want some other arrangement, you and your spouse must have a written prenuptial (or postnuptial) agreement that meets your state’s inheritance laws.