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| Open Access | INTERPLAY OF RELIGION AND MARRIAGE: ANALYZING BIGAMY IN HINDU LAW AMIDST RELIGIOUS CONVERSION
Poonam Rana , Assistant Professor, Law Centre-I, University of Delhi, Delhi, IndiaAbstract
This study delves into the intricate relationship between religion, marriage, and the legal implications of bigamy in Hindu law, with a particular focus on the context of religious conversion. It critically examines the complexities surrounding the intersection of these factors and seeks to shed light on the multifaceted consequences and legal nuances that arise when individuals change their religious affiliations while still being subject to Hindu personal laws. The research explores case studies, legal precedents, and legislative developments to provide a comprehensive understanding of the subject. Through this analysis, the study aims to contribute to the ongoing discourse on religious conversion and its impact on matrimonial laws, ultimately offering insights for legal scholars, policymakers, and practitioners.
Keywords
Hindu Law, Bigamy, Religious Conversion
References
Section 494 & Section 495 Indian Penal Code,1860
Sections 5,11 &17 of Hindu Marriage Act,1955
Section 11 of Hindu Marriage Act,1955
ILR (1880) 4 Bom 330
AIR 1914 MAD 192
AIR 1919 LAH 389
1907 (PR No.49 )198
ILR (1948)2 cal 119
(1944-45)49 Cal WN 745
1946 Bombay Law Reporter 864