This document details the landmark Lily Thomas V Union of India case, addressing whether a Hindu man can convert to Islam to marry a second time. It clarifies that mere conversion without a genuine change of belief does not dissolve a prior marriage. The case establishes that such a second marriage is void and the individual can face prosecution under Section 494 of the Indian Penal Code. This analysis is crucial for understanding the intersection of personal law, religious freedom, and bigamy in India.
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