Thus polygamy became illegal in India in 1956, uniformly for all of its citizens(including Jains, Sikhs, Buddhists) except for Hindus in Goa where polygamy is legal , and for Muslims, who are permitted to have four wives. read more
Muslim Polygamy. Muslims in the rest of the country are subject to the terms of The Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act of 1937, interpreted by the All India Muslim Personal Law Board. Still, many Hindus, tribal people, and Buddhists practice it all over the country, rejecting the laws as such. read more
As per Muslim Personal Laws, muslims can keep more than one wife. In India, the constitution has allowed Muslims to follow their personal laws for some things. And this one is covered under that. read more
There is no law available for the marriages of Muslims in India. They follow Quoran. They can marry 4 wifes simultaneously. This is Polygamy. This practice of polygamy is not allowed for Muslims in Muslim countries. Polygamy is not mentioned in Quoran. They follow as a custom. read more