Bhauram Shankar Lokhande v. State of Maharashtra – 1965 SC The Question that arose for consideration was Whether second marriage required to be ‘valid’ for offence to be committed- Therefore whether essential ceremonies must be performed- Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, s. 17-Marriage ‘solemnised’- Meaning of-Hindu ? Hindu Law-‘Gandharva’ marriage-Whether usual essential cere- monies necessary-Modification by custom…