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Bigamy in the Context of Personal Laws and Its Implications

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This study examines bigamy in India under Hindu, Muslim, Christian, and Parsi personal laws, analyzing its history, key cases like Sarla Mudgal and Lily Thomas, and its social, legal, and ethical impact on women and family structures. It also explores challenges in unifying personal laws, the judiciary’s role, and ongoing debates on a Uniform Civil Code.