2nd marriage of muslim wife without divorce

Dear querist,

As per ISLAM as well as Muslim law permits restricted polygamy on male adults alone. A Muslim lady cannot contract second marriage without divorcing the first husband. If it is done can be sued for bigamy punishable under section 494 I.P.C.

494. Marrying again during lifetime of husband or wife.—Whoever, having a husband or wife living, marries in any case in which such marriage is void by reason of its taking place during the life of such husband or wife, shall be punished with imprisonment of either descripttion for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.

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