
Kerala High Court: No Offense for Second Marriage During Pending Divorce Appeal
The Kerala High Court ruled that a person is not guilty of bigamy if they marry again while a divorce appeal is pending, as long as the appeal is later dismissed.
The Kerala High Court ruled that a person is not guilty of bigamy if they marry again while a divorce appeal is pending, as long as the appeal is later dismissed.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that entering a live-in relationship without divorcing a legal spouse could be considered bigamy under IPC Sections 494 and 495.
The Supreme Court sentenced a woman and her second husband to six months in jail for bigamy, with an alternate prison time arrangement to ensure their child’s welfare. Discover the court’s rationale and unique sentencing.