Legal Question in Criminal Law in India
Wife gave written consent on Affidavit to the Husband for second marriage. Whether Section 494 for bigamy of Indian Penal Code is attracted ? Please provide Case Law, if any.
Asked on 4/12/11, 8:41 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
RAJIV GUPTA
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yes, even though wife consented to the second marriage, bigamy is made out.
Answered on 4/12/11, 8:42 am
Aniruddha Pawse
Aniruddha.P.Pawse Advocates
consent from wife cannot override/ condone the offence of Bigamy
Answered on 4/14/11, 11:07 pm
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