Kannan vs Selvamuthukani

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Section 494 IPC for bigamy and Section 494 read with Section 109 IPC for abetment. The Court confirmed the findings of the Madras High Court that the original accused married during the subsistence of a previous marriage, thus committing an offence under the IPC. The Court also upheld the High Court's decision to reduce the sentences of the accused, finding the reduction justified given the circumstances of the case.