What is a customary wife?

What is a customary wife?

According to the definition in the Act, a marriage in terms of customary law requires the use of customs and traditions usually observed among the indigenous African people of South Africa, which forms part of the culture of those people.

What is traditional or customary marriage?

Traditional/Customary marriage is a marriage ceremony that has been conducted in accordance with the customs of the bride and groom’s families. In Nigeria this could involve the paying of bride price, giving of gifts, etc. Marriage under the Act is a marriage that has been performed in compliance with the Marriage Act.

What are the disadvantages of traditional marriage?

Question: What are the disadvantages of traditional marriage? Answer: Disadvantages might include: limited sex life or sex life fading over time, dealing with spouse’s family, having finances and assets linked with another, expense of paying for a ceremony, and less individual freedom.

What is the difference between modern and traditional marriage?

Traditional marriages locked the spouses into their predefined roles without any opportunity to allow for individual choice. Modern marriages allow for individual preferences. The spouses are considered equal partners and the women have their share of power and control in decision-making for the family.

Is adultery a crime in Nigeria?

While in the Southern and Eastern part of Nigeria where the Criminal Code Act applies, adultery is not a criminal offence. The law sees adultery as a matrimonial wrong which can entitle a person to divorce if they find that they can’t live with the party who committed the adultery.

Is cheating in marriage a crime?

While reading the judgment, Chief Justice Dipak Misra said, “it (adultery) cannot be a criminal offence,” however it can be a ground for civil issues like divorce.

Is bigamy a crime in Lagos?

Yes, it is true that Lagos State has eradicated bigamy from its State law but that has not totally given cover to those who are married under the Act (a monogamous marriage) and still married to another person under whatever form of marriage. A bigamist can still be tried and convicted of the crime in Lagos State.

What is the punishment for bigamy in Nigeria?

The Criminal Code Act makes bigamy a crime punishable with imprisonment for seven years. This article examines the purpose of the law against bigamy in Nigeria and its relevance considering the custom and practices of its people.

Is bigamy case bailable?

Bigamy is a non-cognizable offence. It is bailable and compoundable with the permission of court if the offence is committed under section 494 of the IPC. The punishment for bigamy is imprisonment, which may extend till 7 years or fine or both.

Is bigamy civil or criminal?

In California, the crime of bigamy is considered a wobbler charge, which means that bigamy may be charged as a misdemeanor or as a felony. Both misdemeanor and felony bigamy charges are filed under California penal code section 281 (PC281).