Kerala High Court Grants Transit Bail to Viral Kumbh Mela Girl's Husband Amid Age Controversy
Viral Kumbh mela girl Monalisa appears to be an adult: Kerala High Court, husband gets one-month relief
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The Kerala High Court has granted one month of transit bail to Mohd Farman, husband of a woman who gained fame during the Kumbh Mela, allowing him time to seek anticipatory bail in Madhya Pradesh. The court found prima facie evidence suggesting the woman is an adult, despite her father's claims that she is a minor.
- 01The Kerala High Court observed that documents indicate the woman is an adult, with a birth certificate stating her date of birth as January 1, 2008.
- 02Mohd Farman is accused of kidnapping the woman, whose father claims she is underage.
- 03The couple fears for their safety due to their interfaith marriage, citing concerns of honour killing.
- 04Farman faces multiple charges, including those under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006.
- 05The woman gained fame at the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela for selling rudraksh garlands, becoming a viral sensation.
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The Kerala High Court has provided Mohd Farman, the husband of a woman who became famous during the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela, with one month of transit bail. This decision allows him time to seek anticipatory bail from a Madhya Pradesh court amidst allegations of kidnapping made by the woman's father, who insists she is a minor. However, the court noted that documents presented, including a birth certificate indicating a birth date of January 1, 2008, suggest she is an adult. The Additional Solicitor General representing the Madhya Pradesh police claimed the birth certificate was forged. The couple expressed fears for their safety due to their interfaith marriage, citing the risk of honour killing. Farman is also facing charges under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The woman initially gained public attention at the Kumbh Mela for selling rudraksh garlands, leading to her viral fame.
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The court's decision may influence the legal standing of interfaith marriages in India, particularly concerning age and consent issues.
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