IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 493 IPC

Cohabitation caused by a man deceitfully inducing a belief of lawful marriage

Offence

Every man who by deceit causes any woman who is not lawfully married to him to believe that she is lawfully married to him and to cohabit or have sexual intercourse with him in that belief,

Punishment

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

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: ten years.
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FAQ — Section 493 IPC

Section 493 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Cohabitation caused by a man deceitfully inducing a belief of 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 ten 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.