T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Advocate) 29 June 2023
Until you do not belong to Muslim religion, the second marriage contracted during the subsistence of your marriage, it will be termed as an offence under section 494 IPA termed as Bigamy punishable up to 7 years of imprisonment which can be extended to your second wife too if found guilty.
No doubt the child born to you out of this illicit affairs will not lost its legitimacy, it will be considred as your legitimate child except if you belong to Christianity.
Dr. J C Vashista (Advocate ) 30 June 2023
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