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Kerala High Court seeks MP police report in underage marriage case
A Kerala High Court bench on Monday asked the Madhya Pradesh Police to file a report in connection with an alleged underage marriage linked to political and temple figures. The court considered a petition seeking registration of a POCSO case and noted an MP police case is already underway, with a May 20 return date for further proceedings.
Why It Matters
The case involves cross-state legal coordination over alleged child protection violations and questions political and religious leaders' roles in a controversial marriage, triggering broader debates on accountability and due process.
Timeline
5 Events
Hearing to be taken up again on May 20
April 27, 2026
The petition is to be taken up again on May 20.
MP Police team reaches Kochi to interrogate the woman and Khan
April 27, 2026
A Madhya Pradesh Police team recently reached Kochi to interrogate the woman and Khan but returned without completing the process.
Interim relief granted to Mohammad Farman Khan from arrest in MP case
April 27, 2026
The Kerala High Court granted interim relief to Khan, who hails from Uttar Pradesh, from arrest in the Madhya Pradesh police case.
Court seeks report from Maheshwar police station SHO
April 27, 2026
The court directed the station house officer of the Maheshwar police station to file a report to be used when the petition is taken up again on May 20.
Court considers petition seeking POCSO case registration; notes MP case registered
April 27, 2026
The Kerala High Court considered P Nagaraj's petition seeking the registration of a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act against CPI state secretary M V Govindan, Education Minister V Sivankutty, Rajya Sabha MP A A Rahim, Mohammad Farman Khan, and temple officials. The court also noted that a case regarding the marriage had already been registered at the Maheshwar police station in Madhya Pradesh and that the investigation was underway, with the petition to be taken up again on May 20.