Do I need a divorce certificate to remarry in India?
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Under the Hindu Marriage Act of 1955 and other personal laws, remarriage without a legal divorce is a crime. Section 494 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) defines remarriage after a legal marriage as bigamy. This crime is punishable by up to seven years in prison.