83. Whoever, dishonestly or with a fraudulent intention, goes through the ceremony of being married, knowing that he is not thereby lawfully married, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
BNS Section 83: Marriage ceremony fraudulently gone through without lawful marriage
Section 83 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with marriage ceremony fraudulently gone through without lawful marriage. It replaces IPC 496 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 83 is non-cognizable and non-bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83 | A person with fraudulent intention going through the ceremony of being married, knowing that he is not thereby lawfully married. | Imprisonment up to 7 years and fine. | Non-cognizable | Non-bailable | Magistrate of the first class |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 83
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 496: Marriage ceremony fraudulently gone through without lawful marriage
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