CHAPTER XX of CrPC : CHAPTER XX: OFFENCES RELATING TO MARRIAGE

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Rajesh, a 35-year-old man, meets Priya, a 28-year-old woman, and convinces her that they are legally married through a fake marriage ceremony. Priya, believing she is lawfully married to Rajesh, starts living with him as his wife.

Applicable Section: 493 Offense: Rajesh has deceitfully caused Priya to believe that she is lawfully married to him and to cohabit with him in that belief. Punishment: Rajesh can be punished with imprisonment for up to 10 years and a fine. Cognizability: Non-cognizable Bailability: Non-bailable Trial Court: Magistrate of the first class

Example 2:

Scenario: Sunita discovers that her husband, Ramesh, has secretly married another woman, Anjali, while still being married to her. Ramesh did not inform Anjali about his existing marriage with Sunita.

Applicable Section: 495 Offense: Ramesh has married Anjali while concealing his previous marriage with Sunita. Punishment: Ramesh can be punished with imprisonment for up to 10 years and a fine. **Cogniza...

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