For representational purposes. (File Photo) 
India

Maharashtra man claims caste panchayat troubling him over marriage

The Sinnar resident said the 18-year-old girl he wants to marry is from another caste due to which the 'jaat panchayat' was creating problems.

PTI

NASHIK: A 20-year-old man from Nashik in Maharashtra on Sunday filed a police complaint claiming the caste panchayat that he belongs to is not allowing him to marry a girl of his choice and was also threatening to ex- communicate him.

The Sinnar resident said the 18-year-old girl he wants to marry is from another caste due to which the 'jaat panchayat' was creating problems.

He said he had filed a complaint with Sinnar police station.

'Won't be afraid of false cases': Udhayanidhi rejects 'double-meaning' charge, calls TVK Govt 'circus camp'

'Complete farce': India says elections in PoK cannot hide 'reality'

Kanwar Yatra, its faith, history and scale

Parliament passes two Bills amid opposition protests over Ayodhya, student crackdown

'No third-party insurance cover, no fuel': SC directs Centre to launch pilot project

SCROLL FOR NEXT