In most of the countries, polygamy was in practice.

But later in India, polygamous Hindu marriage became null and void.

While polygamy was in prohibition after Section 494 and 495 of the Indian Penal Code of 1860
came into effect.

Also, later in 1955, the prohibition of polygamy came into being. Whence the Hindu Marriage
Act was drafted. It specifically criminalized Hindus to marry twice, especially if the spouse is still
living. However, there were exceptions for tribals and Goa residents. 

Till recently when adultery was quashed from IPC and made a ground for divorce only. 

Therefore, making polygamy illegal in India in 1956 uniformly for all of its citizens. Except for
Muslims and for Hindus in Goa.

However, even today, in what states is polygamy legal depends a lot on the laws of that country.