Which Section of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 deals with punishment for bigamy?

Hindu Marriage Act section 17 deals with bigamy: a marriage between two Hindus while either has a living spouse is void, and the IPC bigamy provisions apply accordingly. Sections 14–16 respectively deal with the first-year divorce restriction, remarriage and legitimacy of children, rather than the bigamy punishment provision.

Current law: For post 1 July 2024 offences the corresponding enacted criminal provision is BNS section 82, including its concealment variant. Repeal/re-enactment references are construed subject to the General Clauses Act and applicable savings; the offence and a validly solemnised second marriage must still be proved.