Bhaurao Shankar Lokhande V. State of Maharashtra summary
BHAURAO SHANKAR LOKHANDE Vs. STATE OF MAHARASHTRA SUPREME COURT OF INDIA FEBRUARY 1, 1965 CASE FOR SECTION 7 AND 17 OF HINDU MARRIAGE ACT Facts of the case : The appellant in this case married Indubai in around 1956 and then in February 1962, married to Kamlabai. Therefore the petition was filled before the court to declare the second marriage with Kamlabai as void ab initio and charge the appellant under section 17 of Hindu Marriage Act and under section 494 of IPC. Contention of the parties : Appellant : The husband contended that the offence under section 17 of the act is not committed as the second marriage is not solemnized. Complainant : They contended that second marriage was completely solemnized as per the prevailing valid customs. They also contended that even if the marriage was not solemnized, the appellant is still liable for bigamy. Question before the court : Whether the marriage was solemnized or not. Whether the appellant can be...