Case Facts:
Patna High Court Cr.Misc. No.9994 of 2012 (02) dt.14-03-2012 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Criminal Miscellaneous No.9994 of 2012 ====================================================== Chandan Paswan .... .... Petitioner/s Versus The State Of Bihar & Anr .... .... Opposite Party/s ====================================================== Appearance : For the Petitioner/s : Mr. For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE AKHILESH CHANDRA ORAL ORDER 02 14-03-2012 Heard learned counsel representing the parties. This is an application seeking modification as well extension of time to avail the privilege granted on 15.12.2011 in Cr. Misc.No.38730 of 2010 in connection with Complaint Case No.1088 C of 2009 under [STATUTE] pending in the Court of S.D.J.M Khagaria. Submission is that at the time of hearing and passing of the aforesaid order O.P no. 2 was ready and willing to resume the relationship and accordingly this Court directed that a petition for compromise should be filed by 5th January 2012 and only thereafter the petitioner was treated to be released on bail on the condition imposed upon him, but inspite of taking all due efforts by the petitioner nothing could be done due to non cooperation of OP No. 2. In view of above, the order dated 15.12.11 shall Patna High Court Cr.Misc. No.9994 of 2012 (02) dt.14-03-2012 be treated to be modified to the extent that “ on the event of filing joint application of compromise or individual duly verified and supported by personal affidavit petition stating . all such intention the petitioner shall be enlarged on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs.10,000/- (Ten thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each, subject to the conditions as envisaged under Section 438 (2) Cr.P.C with the further condition already imposed. Further additional condition that on filing a joint petition of compromise or individual petition but only on getting positive response in writing by complainant O.P. no. 2 the couple will be permitted to go to lead their matrimonial life with each other at the place of their choice but to report personally on the dates fixed and on being satisfied of their conduct suitable orders in accordance with law may be passed by the court below. Time to avail their benefit is extended till 28th March, 2012. Let the order be communicated through fax at the cost of the petitioner. Namita/- (Akhilesh Chandra, J)

Applicable IPC Section: 494

Statute Text:
Section 494 of the Indian Penal Code. Marrying again during the life-time of a husband or wife. Whoever, having a husband or wife living, marries in any case in which such marriage is void by reason of its taking place during the life of such husband or wife, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.