Indian Penal Code, 1860

Same offence with concealment of former marriage from person with whom subsequent marriage is contracted.—

Section

495

Punishment

Imprisonment up to Ten Year(s) + Fine

Cognizable

Cognizable

Bailable

Non-bailable

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Court of Session

Bare Act Text

495. Same offence with concealment of former marriage from person with whom subsequent marriage is contracted.— Whoever commits the offence defined in the last preceding section having concealed from the person with whom the subsequent marriage is contracted, the fact of the former marriage, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
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