Supreme Court of India

Bhaurao Shankar Lokhande & Anr. v. State of Maharashtra & Anr.

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Reported as [1965] 2 S.C.R. 837
Bench Raghubar Dayal J.
Decided 1 February 1965
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c Indian Penal Code, 1860 (45 of 1860), s. 494-Whether second marriage required to be 'valid' for offence to be committed-Therefore whether essential ceremonies must be perfurmed-Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, s. 17-Marriage 'solemnised'-Meaning of-Hindu. Hindu Law-'Gandharva' marriage-Whether usual essential cere­ monies necessary-Modification by custom considered. Appellant No. 1 was convicted of an offenee under s. 494 I.P. . (and a~llant No. 2 of abetting him) for going through a marriage which was void by reason of its taking place during the life-time of a previous wife. It was contended on

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