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The offence of bigamy is not committed under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 if a person marries during…

Bigamy under s.17 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 arises only where the earlier marriage was subsisting and valid; there is no offence if the first marriage was null and…

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The offence of bigamy is not committed under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 if a person marries during life time of his or her spouse provided :

(a) The first marriage is null and void
(b) The first marriage was performed without ceremonies
(c) The first marriage is voidable and decree annulling it has not been passed
(d) The first marriage is valid

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Correct answer B

Bigamy under s.17 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 arises only where the earlier marriage was subsisting and valid; there is no offence if the first marriage was null and void, or if it was not solemnised with the requisite ceremonies (and so never legally came into existence). Hence the answer is "(a) and (b)".

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