It further states that anyone found committing the offence by concealing a previous marriage will face imprisonment for 10 years and fine. If the offence is repeated after conviction, the offender will face double punishment.

Village chiefs, “Quazis,” parents or the legal guardians of the contracting party of the polygamous marriage shall if, dishonestly or fraudulently hide and intentionally take part in the performance or solemnization of polygamous marriage, will be punished with imprisonment which may extend to two years and be liable to fine which may be extend upto Rs 1 lakh.

The bill says any priest or Quazi, knowingly and willingly solemnising any marriage contrary to the provisions of the law, will be punished upon conviction with an imprisonment for upto two years or with fine upto Rs 1.5 lakh.

Additionally, in all such cases, the convicts will not be entitled for any public employment and appointment, funded or aided by Assam government; denied benefits under any scheme funded or aided by the government, will not be able to contest any election in the state for Panchayati Raj Institutions, Urban Local Bodics (Municipalities), and any other such elections.

The bill says women, who are victims of polygamy, may approach competent authority to claim compensation.