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Crime
Bihar Woman Accuses Parents of Forced ₹10 Lakh Marriage, Seeks DM Protection
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 10:01 PM
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An adult woman from Saran district alleges her parents tried to compel a notarized marriage in exchange for ₹10 million, and has appealed to the district magistrate for safety for herself and her husband.
A resident of Saran district in Bihar, identified as an adult woman, has lodged a formal complaint accusing her parents of attempting to force her into a marriage for a sum of ten lakh rupees. She asserts that the proposed union was to be formalised through a notarised ceremony, despite her clear opposition.
The woman claims the arrangement was motivated by financial gain, with her parents allegedly seeking the ₹10 lakh as a condition for the marriage. She maintains that the pressure to marry was exerted against her wishes and that she was not consulted about the terms.
Seeking legal protection, she approached the district magistrate, requesting security measures for herself and her husband to prevent any coercion or intimidation. The magistrate's response and any subsequent action by law enforcement have not been disclosed at this stage.
Local authorities have been notified of the allegation, and the case is expected to be investigated under relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code concerning forced marriage and exploitation.
The woman claims the arrangement was motivated by financial gain, with her parents allegedly seeking the ₹10 lakh as a condition for the marriage. She maintains that the pressure to marry was exerted against her wishes and that she was not consulted about the terms.
Seeking legal protection, she approached the district magistrate, requesting security measures for herself and her husband to prevent any coercion or intimidation. The magistrate's response and any subsequent action by law enforcement have not been disclosed at this stage.
Local authorities have been notified of the allegation, and the case is expected to be investigated under relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code concerning forced marriage and exploitation.