No Offence Of Bigamy If Second Marriage Is Performed During Subsistence Of Ex-Parte Divorce Decree Which Is Later Set Aside: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam has quashed proceedings against Joy Joseph, Beena Joy, and Vivek Joy under Section 494 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case involved allegations of bigamy following a marriage solemnized by Vivek Joy, despite the existence of a prior marriage. The court's decision, delivered by Justice A. Badharudeen on July 9, 2024, addressed Crl.M.C No. 8110 of 2022 and…
