Barmer/Jalore, Jan. 23 -- Seven panchayat members in Bhinmal in Jalore district were booked in connection with the alleged ostracisation of a family and imposition of a fine of Rs.31 lakh over an alleged live-in relationship, police said. According to the complaint, the panchayat members allegedly declared the social boycott of a family and imposed penalties on them after a man and a woman chose a consensual live-in relationship. The dispute escalated despite the matter being under judicial protection. The complainant, Babulal Mali, informed the superintendent of police that his brother-in-law had been living with a woman in a live-in relationship. The police haven't revealed the names of the victims. Both parties had executed a mutual consent agreement on 26 August, 2025. Following this, they allegedly received death threats from certain members of the community and the woman's relatives. Due to continuous threats, the couple approached the Jodhpur bench of the high court, which issued clear directions to the concerned police authorities to provide security and protection. However, despite the HC's orders, a section of the community in Bhinmal allegedly convened an informal panchayat and passed punitive decisions against the man and those supporting him. It is alleged that the panchayat imposed a fine of Rs.31 lakh on Babulal's brother-in-law. Babulal's brother Pancharam alleged that when he opposed the panchayat's decision, both his family and Babulal's family were expelled from the community. He alleged that the family faced severe social humiliation and mental harassment. The panchayat members allegedly told them that re-entry into the community would only be possible after paying Rs.11 lakh to the panchayat representatives. Following the panchayat's actions, Pancharam and his brother-in-law submitted a written complaint at the Bhinmal police station on January 9 against seven panchayat members. During the investigation, Babulal was called to the police station to record his statement. The complainants further alleged that on January 20, the accused panchayat members summoned them to a house in Bhinmal and pressured them for giving statements to the police against the wishes of the panchayat. They allegedly threatened to impose an even higher penalty and to expel them permanently from all five branches of the Mali community, said Babulal. Babulal and Pancharam reached Jalore on Wednesday and appeared before superintendent of police Shailendra Singh, the victim said. They submitted a memorandum demanding strict action against the accused, a fair and impartial investigation, and protection of their lives and property. The victims have reiterated their demand for unbiased action and adequate security in view of the repeated threats. An investigation has been initiated based on their complaint registered at the Bhinmal police station, police said....