Muslim Man Cannot Be Punished for Bigamy If Both Marriages Are Valid Under Mohammedan Law: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court recently gave an important judgment clarifying the legal position of bigamy under Muslim Personal Law, especially when viewed through the lens of Section 494 Indian Penal Code. The court ruled that a Muslim man marrying more than once does not attract the offence of bigamy if both marriages are valid under Mohammedan Law. Marriage under Muslim Personal Law is valid In this case, the main accused,…
