law: Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
  17.Punishment of bigamy.-
  Any marriage between two Hindus solemnized after the
  
  commencement of this Act is void if at the date of such marriage either party
  
  had a husband or wife living; and the provisions of sections 494 and 495 of the
  
  Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), shall apply accordingly.