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.
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Bigamy Law Under IPC Section 494 Applies Only to Husband, Not Second Wife: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has ruled that the offence of bigamy under Section 494 of the IPC applies only to the husband who remarries during his existing marriage, and not to his second wife.
Supreme Court Sentences Couple to 6 Months Jail for Bigamy, Allows Alternate Jail Time
The Supreme Court sentenced a couple to six months in jail for bigamy but allowed them to serve alternate jail terms for the sake of their child. The Court stressed the need for proportionate punishment in social offences.
Second Wife Cannot Be Prosecuted for Abetment to Bigamy: High Court
The High Court ruled that a second wife cannot be prosecuted for abetment to bigamy just for marrying a man already in a subsisting marriage. The court emphasized that there must be proof of active participation in the offense.
Bigamy Under Section 494 IPC: Applicable Only to Husband, Not Second Wife, Says Calcutta HC
The Calcutta High Court ruled that bigamy under Section 494 IPC applies only to the husband remarrying during a valid marriage. The second wife cannot be held liable under this provision, clarifying her legal standing in such cases.
Supreme Court Sentences Couple to 6 Months for Bigamy, Allows Staggered Jail Time
The Supreme Court sentenced a couple to six months in jail for bigamy but allowed them to serve their time alternately, ensuring one parent is always with their child. The Court criticized the earlier lenient sentence and stressed the need for appropriate punishment in serious cases.
Couple Sentenced to 6 Months Jail for Bigamy, Supreme Court Orders Alternate Prison Time
The Supreme Court sentenced a woman and her second husband to six months in jail for bigamy, noting the gravity of the offense. The Court allowed alternate prison terms to ensure one parent stays with their child, marking an unusual but compassionate sentencing decision.
Man Marries Twin Sisters in Maharashtra, Faces Non-Cognizable Offence Charge
A man in Solapur, Maharashtra, married twin sisters in a joint ceremony. The police have registered a non-cognizable offence against him under Section 494 of the IPC. The incident is under investigation.
Karnataka High Court: Bigamy Offense Irrespective of Wife’s Consent
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that bigamy is an offense under Section 494 IPC, regardless of the wife’s consent for subsequent marriages. This decision highlights the legal stance on polygamy and its implications.
Man Marries Twin Sisters in Maharashtra; Non-Cognizable Offence Registered
In an unusual event in Maharashtra, a man married twin sisters from Mumbai in a single ceremony. The groom now faces a non-cognizable offence under Section 494 IPC as the investigation continues.
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