Bombay High Court: Second Marriage While First Exists is Rape, Not Just Bigamy
Shruti Mahapatra
The Bombay High Court ruled that a second marriage while the first is still valid is not just bigamy but also rape if obtained under false pretenses. The court dismissed…
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