|Andhra Pradesh High Court
Section 494 IPC | Mere Presence at Bigamous Marriage Without Instigation or Control Insufficient for Conviction: Andhra Pradesh HC
The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that relatives' mere presence at a bigamous marriage does not establish common intention under Section 34 IPC unless active instigation or control is proven. The judgment clarifies the evidential burden required to sustain a conviction under Section 494 IPC, reinforcing that passive attendance alone cannot attract criminal liability.