Can I marry 2 wife?
Can I marry 2 wife?
Under Indian law, a person cannot marry or keep two wives at the same time. Such practice is illegal and liable to punishment. Thus, there cannot be a specific one definite answer to whether polygamy legal in India or not.
How do you marry two wives?
To commit bigamy in the U.S., you would have to first legally marry one spouse, and then apply for a second or third license to marry someone else, and follow through with that second (or third) marriage ceremony, all without first obtaining a divorce from the first spouse.
In which country 2 marriage is legal?
To permit polygamy
| Country | Date | Polygamous union |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | 1998 | Polygamous civil marriage |
| South Africa | 1998 | Customary marriage (civil recognition) |
| Namibia | 2003 | Customary law (recognizes polygamous unions) |
How can I get a second marriage without divorce?
Second marriage will be allowed only after legally separated. So both of you can file a joint petition before the Family Court where the marriage was solemnised. If you remarry the second marriage is not valid.
Can marry without divorce?
No, it is illegal. Under Section 494 of the Indian Penal Code, if a person marries a second time, without a divorce, while their spouse is alive, the marriage is considered bigamy, which is a punishable offense.
Can you marry again without getting divorced?
If you remarry another person before your divorce to your current spouse is final, this is considered bigamy. Committing bigamy in the United States is against the law in every state, and those who engage in it can be subject to both criminal and civil penalties.
Can you get married if your already married?
In the United States, individuals can only be married to one person. That means that if you’ve already been married, you must be legally divorced from your civil marriage before remarrying. A legal separation does not give you the greenlight to get married while still married.
