PRAYAGRAJ, July 29 -- In a significant judgment, the Allahabad High Court has directed the secretary home, Uttar Pradesh, to launch an investigation into how 'fake' Arya Samaj societies have proliferated across the state. The court noted that these societies solemnise illegal marriages between individuals of different religions, often without verifying the age of the bride and groom, and with malafide intent.

Justice Prasant Kumar dismissed a petition filed by Sonu alias Shahnur, who had sought to quash a summons dated September 12, 2024, along with the entire proceedings of a criminal case pending against him. The case, registered at Nichlaul police station in Maharajganj district, involves charges of kidnapping a woman to compel her in...