Polygamy is illegal in India for every religion except for the Islam religion where limited polygyny up to four wives is permitted but polyandry is absolutely prohibited.

How many Muslims have multiple wives in India?

Subsequent data seems to confirm this. A survey carried out by the government in 1974 put the polygamy figure at 5.6% among Muslims, and 5.8% for upper-caste Hindus.

Are Pakistani Hindu?

Hindus in Pakistan account for 1.73% of the total population while Christians make up for 1.27% of Pakistani residents. Other minorities like Ahmaddiyas account for less than 0.1% of Pakistans population.

How many wives are allowed in Christianity?

Chapter 10 issued by the synod declared that marriage is allowed between one man and one woman, and separation (but not divorce) is only granted in the case of adultery, but even then remarriage is not allowed. In the medieval period, multiple wives were often obtained through kidnapping.

How many Hindu live in Pakistan now?

According to official estimates, 75 lakh Hindus live in Pakistan. However, according to the community, over 90 lakh Hindus are living in the country. The majority of Pakistans Hindu population is settled in Sindh province where they share culture, traditions and language with Muslim residents.

Is there any Hindu in Pakistan Army?

In 2008, the Pakistan Army had two Hindu officers in its Medical corps: Capt Danish and Capt Aneel Kumar. In 2019, Dr Kelash Garvada became the first-ever Hindu Major in the Pakistan Army. Besides officers, the Pakistan Army also has Hindu soldiers.