BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 83 BNS

Marriage ceremony fraudulently gone through without lawful marriage

Offence

Whoever, dishonestly or with a fraudulent intention, goes through the ceremony of being married, knowing that he is not thereby lawfully married,

Punishment

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: seven years.
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FAQ — Section 83 BNS

Section 83 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Marriage ceremony fraudulently gone through without lawful marriage”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.