Polygamy in Bhutan

Polygamy is legal in Bhutan regarding the consent of future wives.[1] There is no legal recognition granted to polygamous spouses under civil law or customary law.

Extent

Both polygamy and polyandry are very prevalent in Bhutan,[2] particularly in the south where it is the most accepted.[3]

References

  1. ↑ New Dyunamics in Constitutional law
  2. ↑
  3. ↑ Bhutan: Family Code
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