Penal Code, 1860–Sec. 494–Constitution of offence–Nothing on record to show that the petitioner is living with R after performing ceremonies of Hindu religion with an intention to declare their relations as husband-wife under a valid marriage–Even if the petitioner has performed the nata marriage with R then also there is nothing on record to establish as to whether the same was done by following the marriage ceremonies required by the personal law governing the parties or by following essential ceremonies for a Nata Marriage–Proceedings for the offence u/s. 494 are liable to be quashed.
