Cohabitation and Bigamy

Cohabitation and Bigamy under Indian Law

Marriage is one of the oldest social institutions which is being followed since time immemorial. It is a sacramental ceremony under Hindu Law and offences against marriage are punishable by law. According to Section 5 of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, certain conditions must be fulfilled in order to constitute a valid marriage between two Hindus: […]

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Bigamy

Bigamy and Cohabitation

Introduction Marriage in India has been considered as a holy sacrament. The husband and the wife are bound to maintain a permanent relationship. Earlier the number of spouses a man or woman could have in a marriage used to depend on the religion that the spouses use to follow. Gradually the marital conditions in India […]

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Live in Relationships in India

Position of Live in Relationships in India

Position of Live in Relationships in India Hindu customs recognise only one kind of relationship between an unrelated man and woman i.e., marriage. Hindus considers marriage to be a sacrosanct, a bond for eternity. However, this concept of divinity is losing its meaning for a number of reasons. Times are changing and the concept of […]

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