Section 83 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023
Section 83 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 addresses the offense of participating in a marriage ceremony with fraudulent intent, despite knowing that the marriage is not legally valid.
📜 Section 83 – Marriage Ceremony Fraudulently Gone Through Without Lawful Marriage
Provision:
“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.”
⚖️ Legal Context
Objective: This provision criminalizes the act of participating in a marriage ceremony with the intent to deceive, even when the individual is aware that the marriage is not legally binding.
Punishment: The offense is punishable with imprisonment for a term that may extend up to seven years, along with a fine.
Comparison with IPC: Section 83 of the BNS, 2023 corresponds to Section 496 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which similarly penalizes fraudulent marriage ceremonies.
🧾 Practical Implications
Applicability: This section applies to individuals who knowingly participate in a marriage ceremony without the intent to form a legally recognized marriage, thereby potentially misleading the other party involved.
Legal Recourse: Victims of such fraudulent acts can file a complaint under this section, leading to legal proceedings against the perpetrator.
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