Second Spouse Or Their Family Can't Be Prosecuted For Bigamy Under Section 494 IPC: Karnataka High Court

Chitradurga, Karnataka: In a recent development, the II Additional Civil Judge and Judicial Magistrate First Class in Chitradurga passed a significant order in CRL.P No. 7517 of 2017, quashing proceedings against family members accused under Section 494 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Case Background: The case revolved around a private complaint filed by a woman (hereinafter referred to as "the complainant") against individuals alleged to have been involved in…