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Cleric accused of marrying student faces public anger in Jaipur court
A religious instructor in Jaipur faced violent confrontation from angry crowds outside a courthouse while appearing for hearings related to allegations of marrying an 18-year-old student at his religious school. The cleric is accused of using his position of authority to influence the young woman into matrimony despite being already married with three children.
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The incident occurred as the cleric arrived at the Jaipur Court premises for scheduled proceedings. Demonstrators gathered outside the courthouse and attacked the accused, expressing their outrage over the alleged misconduct. The cleric's legal case centers on accusations that he misused his position as an instructor to coerce or manipulate an 18-year-old female student into marriage at the religious seminary where she studied. According to reports, the accused was already in matrimony and father to three children at the time of the alleged marriage to the student. The case has drawn significant public attention in Rajasthan, with community members rallying to oppose what many view as an abuse of institutional authority and a violation of the student's rights. The matter remains under judicial review as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the alleged marriage.