Sandeep Pandey 29 June 2023

Sir dusare marriage heone ke bad child heo gya hai talak kaise le

Talak

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This discussion addresses the legal complexities of divorce in the UK following a second marriage when a child has been born. It clarifies that if you are not Muslim, marrying again while still married is considered bigamy under the Indian Penal Code (IPA) Section 494, a punishable offence. While the child born from such a union is generally considered legitimate, exceptions may apply, particularly for Christian individuals. The advice stresses that the specifics of the situation are crucial for accurate legal guidance.

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T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Advocate) 29 June 2023

Until you do not belong to Muslim religion, the second marriage contracted during the subsistence of your marriage, it will be termed as an offence under section 494 IPA termed as Bigamy punishable up to 7 years of imprisonment which can be extended to your second wife too if found guilty.

No doubt the child born to you out of this illicit affairs will not lost its legitimacy, it will be considred as your legitimate child except if you belong to Christianity.