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FIR lodged under the section of ipc 494
24-May-2023 (In Criminal Law)
I have loged a FIR in police station under the IPC 494 as husband of my sister remarry without getting divorce. I want to know to investigating officer will start investigation on the basis of FIR or he will apply to the magistrate to start the investigation. Please tell me in details
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you have logged a FIR in Police station under the ipc 494 as your sister husband is remarrying without getting divorce. you want to know that I.O will start investigation on basis of FIR or he will apply to magistrate to start investigation
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Adv. Vivek Mishra
Allahabad | 500+ Answers
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Can police file FIR for bigamy?
Section 494 IPC punishes bigamy, which is not a cognizable crime. A police station cannot register a FIR. Bigamy is primarily a result of an existing marriage.
What is a non cognisable offence under Section 494?
The Indian Penal Code, Section 494, exempts a second marriage that is contracted seven years after the departure of the spouse from punishment. Bigamy is not a criminal offence. It can be compounded with permission from the court. The punishment is up to seven years in prison or a fine, or both.
Who can file complaint under Section 494 IPC?
The court clarified the fact that Sections 494 495 and 496 IPC can only be used by the spouse of the erring spouse. 03-Nov-2023
What is the exception of section 494 bigamy?
Click here to learn more about polygamy and its legality in India. Section 494 IPC applies to all Indians, except for Muslim men. This includes Muslim women. A Muslim man is not punished for bigamy. 17-Jul-2023
if first information report has been registered against the husband of your sister then investigation will be done by the investigating officer of the police station where the FIR has been registered. it is not necessary to get permission from the criminal court to start investigation. if you want to talk to me then you can contact me through the administrator of this website for proper legal advice.
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Adv. Rajeev Srivastava
Ghaziabad | 400+ Answers
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Agar FIR Thane Mein darj Ho Jaati Hai To Majistrate ke samaksh aavedan Ki avashyakta Nahin Hogi Agar FIR darj Nahin Hoti Hai to use sthiti Me Majistrate Ke Samne aapko 156 (3) crpc me Majistrate ke samaksh aavedan karna padega Adhik Jankari ke liye aap call Karen .
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Adv. Yugal Kishor Dwivedi
Jhansi | 25+ Answers
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