Ram Chandra Bhagat vs State Of Jharkhand

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 493 IPC, stating that the essential elements of deceit and belief in lawful marriage were not established. The Court found that the complainant's own assertion was that the appellant assured her of marriage, which did not equate to a belief of being lawfully married. The Court clarified that mere promises or agreements do not fulfill the requirements of Section 493 IPC, leading to the conclusion that the conviction was not warranted.