CHAND PATEL vs BISMILLAH BEGUM

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of a marriage performed by a Muslim man with his wife's sister while his earlier marriage was still subsisting, under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The Court held that such a marriage is void in law, establishing that a marriage contracted in contravention of the prohibitions under Muslim personal law cannot be recognized, even if consummated. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's order for maintenance to the wife and minor daughter.