Is it possible for a Hindu man to get married again, without first getting a divorce from his current wife?

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Apni Law Staff asked 8 months ago

Is it possible for a Hindu man to get married again, without first getting a divorce from his current wife?

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Apni Law Staff answered 8 months ago

No, under Hindu law, a Hindu man cannot marry again while already legally married to another person. Bigamy is a criminal offense in India, and the second marriage would be considered void.

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