Direct FIR u/s 495 PPC by SHO

This discussion examines whether a Station House Officer (SHO) has the authority to register an FIR under Section 495 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) against a husband accused of bigamy, based on a complaint from his first wife. The consensus suggests that while an FIR might be filed, Section 495 PPC specifically applies to the second or subsequent wife, not the husband. It highlights that such cases can be contested on legal grounds, potentially leading to acquittal, with a crucial tip to avoid presenting the second wife as a witness.