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In which of the following cases can a man be accused of the offence of bigamy under Section 82(1) of…

Bigamy under Section 82(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 494 IPC) arises where the first spouse is living and the first marriage has not been…

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In which of the following cases can a man be accused of the offence of bigamy under Section 82(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023?

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Bigamy under Section 82(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 494 IPC) arises where the first spouse is living and the first marriage has not been declared void, and absence of the spouse for less than seven years does not attract the exception, so "His wife is living", "His wife is missing last six years" and "His first marriage has not been declared void by court" all support the charge and the answer is "All of the given options are correct".

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