Chapter of Act - The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (45)

Chapter 20 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Act No. 45) View all Acts

Of Offences Relating To Marriage

20 (XX)

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The Indian Penal Code, 1860

45

06-10-1860

The Indian Penal Code, 1860

It is expedient to provide a general Penal Code for India

Ministry of Home Affairs

Department of Internal Security

Sections from Chapter 20 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Act No. 45)

493 - Cohabitation caused by a man deceitfully inducing a belief of lawful marriage.
494 - Marrying again during life-time of husband or wife.
495 - Same offence with concealment of former marriage from person with whom subsequent marriage is contracted.
496 - Marriage ceremony fraudulently gone through without lawful marriage.
497 - Adultery.
498 - Enticing or taking away or detaining with criminal intent a married woman.

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