KANWAL RAM AND ORS. vs THE HIMACHAL PRADESH ADMN.

The Supreme Court held that in cases of bigamy under Section 494 IPC, the second marriage must be proved as a fact through necessary ceremonies, and mere admissions by the accused do not suffice as evidence. The Court overturned the conviction of the appellants, stating that the evidence presented fell short of proving the second marriage, thus reinforcing the principle that the performance of marriage ceremonies is essential for establishing bigamy. The appeal was allowed, and the convictions were set aside.