...according to the law of marriage under which that person lives, the case is one "in which such (second) marriage is void by reason of its taking place during the life of such husband or wife," the charge of bigamy requires to be supported by the following proof : 1, the first marriage of the...

...marriage * The following are the Sections 494 and 496 of the Indian Penal code herein referred to:— 494. Whoever, having a husband or wife living, marries in any case in which such Marrring again duringthe life- 3^£9? \Voi.d ^ rea^on °f ^taking place during the life tone of husband...

...offences coming within the two classes have been entirely re-arranged. This portion of the English which such marriage is void by reason of its taking...the life of such husband or wife, shall be punished, &c. "Exception — This section does not extend to any person whose marriage with such husband or wife...

...to compare the corresponding provisions of other Codes. " INDIAN PENAL CODE, CHAPTER XX. S. 494. " Whoever, having a husband or wife living, marries in any case in It is hardly within our province to review the criminal law of New York, as distinct from the Code,...

...husband or wife living, Marriage again du- marries in any case in which such marriage °f is voici bv reason of its taking place during the life of such...description for a term which may extend to seven years, and also be liable to fine. Exception. This section does not extend to any person whose marriage with such...

...either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. 494. Whoever, having a husband or wife living, ,, . marries in any case in which such Marrying again . J . , , during the life- marriage is void by reason of its S"wifef husl>and takinS...

...invalid, as being entirely opposed to the spirit of the Hindoo law; and that such second marriage was " void, by reason of its taking place during the life of such husband," and therefore punishable, as regards the woman, under Sect. 494 of the Penal Code ; and, as regards...

...his lifetime. As to tiie third point, we are of opinion that it has not been proved that the second marriage is void by reason of its taking place during the life of the first husband. On the contrary there is evidence that such marriages are not uncommon amongst persons...

...consent, was invalid as being entirely opposed to the spirit of the Hindu law; and that such marriage was void by reason of its taking place during the life of such husband, and therefore punishable, as regards the woman, under section 494 of the Penal Code ; and that the...

...i The following are the sections 494 and 495 of the Indian Penal Code herein referred to : — 494. Whoever, having a husband or wife living, marries in any case in Marrving again dur- w''icn such marriage is void by reason of its taking place ing the lifetime of...