Polygamy in Sri Lanka
Polygamy in Sri Lanka is a criminal offence.[1][2][3]
Polygamy and polyandry were practiced within the Sri Lanka royal family till the end of colonial period.[4] In the time of the Sri Lankan dynasty, the king was free to have many wives as he wanted, but among the commons it was highly illegal and the offenders would be executed if found.
References
- Weber, Stephanie (December 16, 2015). "Yes, There Is a Marriage Practice Where Women Have Multiple Husbands". Modern Notion. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
In Sri Lanka, however, polyandry is actually protected under law. Under the Kandyan Marriage Law, women are permitted to be married to multiple men. In modern Sri Lanka, the practice often starts with a monogamous relationship that then expands with a partner of the wife’s choosing.
- http://www.commonlii.org/lk/legis/consol_act/mad132209.pdf
- Zeitzen, Miriam (Apr 1, 2008). Polygamy: A Cross-Cultural Analysis. Berg. p. 64. ISBN 9781847883711.
- L.S. Dewaraja. "The Position of Women in Buddhism". Buddhist Publication Society. Retrieved 2 June 2014.
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