Special Marriage Act, 1954
44. Punishment of bigamy
Every person whose
marriage is solemnized under this Act and who, during the lifetime of his or
her wife or husband, contracts any other marriage shall be subject to the
penalties provided in section 494 and section 495 of the Indian penal Code, for
the offence of marrying again during the lifetime of a husband or wife, and the
marriage so contracted shall be void.