Having more than 1 wife not an offence under Muslim law: Madhya Pradesh high court drops charges against man

The MP High Court has dropped bigamy charges against a Muslim man, citing provisions of Muslim Personal Law that permit a second marriage under certain conditions. However, charges related to alleged violence, dowry harassment, forcible confinement, and criminal intimidation against the petitioner will proceed to trial.

Having more than 1 wife not an offence under Muslim law: Madhya Pradesh high court drops charges against man
The MP High Court has dropped bigamy charges against a Muslim man, citing provisions of Muslim Personal Law that permit a second marriage under certain conditions. However, charges related to alleged violence, dowry harassment, forcible confinement, and criminal intimidation against the petitioner will proceed to trial.