LLNGARI OBULAMMA versus L. VENKATA REDDY & ORS.

LLNGARI OBULAMMA versus L. VENKATA REDDY & ORS.

There was no evidence that the essential ceremonies or any valid custom had been observed to constitute a valid second marriage; therefore, ingredients of Section 494 IPC were not proved and conviction could not be sustained.

Parties
Appellant: Lingari Obulamma; Respondent: L. Venkata Reddy; Respondent: Accused No. 4 & Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
19 January 1979
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Supreme Court of India: Appeal by Special Leave From Andhra Pradesh High Court Decision
Outcome
Appeal dismissed. Acquittal upheld.
Legal Topics
Bigamy, Section 494 IPC, Proof of Marriage Ceremonies, Customary Law V. Statutory Requirements in Marriage
Criminal Law Bigamy Section 494 IPC Proof of Marriage Ceremonies Customary Law V. Statutory Requirements in Marriage

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Parties

Lingari Obulamma

Appellant

L. Venkata Reddy

Respondent

Accused No. 4 & Ors.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Supreme Court of India: Appeal by Special Leave From Andhra Pradesh High Court Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What are the essential conditions to be satisfied for Section 494 IPC to apply?
  2. 2 Was the second marriage proved to be valid as required by law?

Ratio Decidendi

There was no evidence that the essential ceremonies or any valid custom had been observed to constitute a valid second marriage; therefore, ingredients of Section 494 IPC were not proved and conviction could not be sustained.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed. Acquittal upheld.

Orders

  • Appeal is dismissed.