Anticipatory Bail (Criminal) · Madras High Court
Rajalakshmi v. The State
| Case number | Crl OP No. 22231 of 2026 |
|---|---|
| Citation | 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 445 |
| Date of judgment | 15 Sept 2026 |
| Petitioner / Appellant | Rajalakshmi |
| Respondent | The State |
Holding
Second wife unaware of husband's subsisting first marriage cannot be prosecuted for bigamy under Section 82 BNS or cruelty under Section 85 BNS; anticipatory bail granted.