- As per section 17 of Bigamy Act, any marriage between two Hindus solemnized after the commencement of this Act is void if at the date of such marriage either party had a husband or wife living; and the provisions of Sections 494 and 495 of the Indian Penal Code shall apply accordingly.
- Hence, the said marriage with the second wife without getting divorce from the first wife is not valid and attract Bigamy as per law.
- Further, second marriage with the consent of the first wife is void under section 11 of the Hindu marriage act. Consent of first wife has no value in the eye of the law.
- Since, he married with you without disclosing the true facts of earlier marriage , hence your husband is responsible for the same , and can be convict for the offence of bigamy and cheating.
- However , as per the Supreme Court, When a man and a woman live together as husband and wife for a long term, the law will presume that they are legally married unless proved contrary.
- Further, the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 provides for the protection, maintenance and right of palimony to a live-in partner, if she complains.