Facts
This is a landmark case that made emphasis on section 494 of the Indian Penal Code. The Petitioners filed a writ petition in court alleging that their husbands, converted to Islam for the sole purpose of marrying another wife. They contended that such marriage was illegal and the husband was punishable under section 494 of the IPC.
Issues
Whether a Hindu husband who is married under the Hindu law can convert to Islam and marry a second wife?
Whether the Hindu husband after such act can be charged under section 494 of the IPC?
Judgment
The court held that the first marriage stands valid and that the conversion to Islam is not an opportunity to pick another wife. Therefore, the husband is punishable underĀ section 494 of the IPC.
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