Prayagraj, July 28 -- The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Government to launch an investigation into "fake" Arya Samaj societies engaging in registering marriages in the State.
The order, meant for the Secretary, Home, claimed that the societies were engaged in solemnising these marriages with mala fide intentions, and at times without even verifying the age of the groom and the bride.
Justice Prasant Kumar said that the investigation has to be done by an officer not below the rank of deputy commissioner of police.
The order came while the court was hearing a petition filed by one Sonu alias Shahnur, seeking quashing of a summons dated September 12, 2024, under charges of rape and abduction, in connection with his "ma...