The accused was convicted of bigamy having gone through ceremony of marriage within 7 years after she had been deserted by her husband. She believed in good faith that her husband was dead. In this case :

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She cannot be convicted as she is mistaken by the fact. The belief in good faith that her husband was dead negates the mens rea (intentional wrongdoing) required for a conviction of bigamy.

The Accused Was Convicted of Bigamy Having Gone Through Ceremony