Can an Indian man in Dubai be prosecuted for polygamy?

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Q: I am an Indian living in Dubai and I want to marry an Ethiopian woman. I am wondering if I would be prosecuted by the law in India or the UAE if my first wife files a complaint… A: Unless you are permitted by your personal law to marry again, Section 494 of the Indian Penal Code will apply…

Maryam Alyassi · Accepted Answer

Dear Questioner,

Unless you are permitted by your personal law to marry again, Section 494 of the Indian Penal Code will apply.

This section states that anyone who marries again while their first spouse is still living is guilty of bigamy and can be punished with imprisonment for up to seven years and/or a fine.

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