RAM CHANDRA BHAGAT versus STATE OF JHARKHAND

RAM CHANDRA BHAGAT versus STATE OF JHARKHAND

Sufficient evidence established that the accused deceitfully induced the complainant to believe she was lawfully married to him, resulting in cohabitation and birth of children, thus fulfilling the ingredients of Section 493 IPC.

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Parties
Appellant: Ram Chandra Bhagat; Respondent: State of Jharkhand
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
09 November 2012
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal From Conviction Affirmed by High Court, Three Judge Bench Decision
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Section 493 IPC, Cohabitation by Deceit, False Belief of Lawful Marriage
Criminal Law Section 493 IPC Cohabitation by Deceit False Belief of Lawful Marriage

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Parties

Ram Chandra Bhagat

Appellant

State of Jharkhand

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal From Conviction Affirmed by High Court, Three Judge Bench Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused deceitfully induced complainant to believe she was lawfully married, resulting in cohabitation and sexual intercourse, thus constituting an offence under Section 493 IPC

Ratio Decidendi

Sufficient evidence established that the accused deceitfully induced the complainant to believe she was lawfully married to him, resulting in cohabitation and birth of children, thus fulfilling the ingredients of Section 493 IPC.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Bail bonds cancelled
  • Accused-appellant directed to surrender and undergo remaining period of sentence immediately