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‘G’, a 17 years old girl, was married to ‘H’. ‘H’ during the subsistence of the said marriage entered…

Each described complainant can proceed under the stated conditions. Section 219 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 198 CrPC) permits specified…

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‘G’, a 17 years old girl, was married to ‘H’. ‘H’ during the subsistence of the said marriage entered into another marriage with ‘P’. The court may take cognizance for the offence of bigamy, if the complaint is brought by

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Each described complainant can proceed under the stated conditions. Section 219 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 198 CrPC) permits specified close relatives to complain for a wife aggrieved by bigamy under section 82 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and permits other blood, marital or adoptive relatives with the court's leave. Because G is under eighteen, another person may also complain on her behalf with leave; an appointed guardian must first receive an opportunity to be heard.

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