Archive · 18 Jul 2026
MP High Court Hears Plea Against 11-Year Social Boycott Over Same-Gotra Marriage
A couple in Madhya Pradesh got married within the same-gotra, which is allowed by law.
However, a community organization called Kshatriya Kushwah Samaj Sangathan imposed an 11-year social boycott and fined the family Rs 51,000 and Rs 2,100 on every person who attended the wedding.
The couple and their family members approached the Madhya Pradesh High Court, alleging that they face intimidation and fear for their safety.
The court issued notices to the state government, district authorities, and the community organization, directing them to file their replies.
The couple argues that the social boycott and penalties violate their fundamental rights, while the community organization enforces these measures to uphold their traditional values.
A couple and their family members approached the Madhya Pradesh High Court against an 11-year social boycott and penalties imposed by the Kshatriya Kushwah Samaj Sangathan for a same-gotra marriage.
The community organization imposed a penalty of Rs 51,000 on the family and Rs 2,100 on every person who attended the marriage.
The High Court issued notices to the state government, district authorities, and the community organization, directing them to file their replies.
The couple alleges that they continue to face intimidation and fear for their safety, despite repeated representations to the police and district administration.
The petition raises constitutional questions relating to the right of two consenting adults to marry a person of their choice and the legality of social boycott by community organizations.
- Who
- A couple and their family members, the Kshatriya Kushwah Samaj Sangathan, the Madhya Pradesh High Court
- What
- A plea against an 11-year social boycott and penalties imposed by a community organization for a same-gotra marriage
- When
- The exact date is not specified, but the boycott has been ongoing for 11 years
- Where
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- The couple and their family members are seeking protection and preventive action against the social boycott and penalties imposed by the community organization
Couple and Family
Kshatriya Kushwah Samaj Sangathan
Right to Marry
Couple and Family
The couple asserts their right to marry within the same-gotra, as it is a lawful and consensual union.
Kshatriya Kushwah Samaj Sangathan
The community organization imposes a social boycott and penalties, arguing against same-gotra marriages based on traditional norms.
Social Boycott and Penalties
Couple and Family
The couple and their family members allege that the social boycott and monetary penalties are unjust and violate their fundamental rights.
Kshatriya Kushwah Samaj Sangathan
The community organization enforces the social boycott and penalties as a means to uphold their traditional values and norms.
- Location
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Community Organization
- Kshatriya Kushwah Samaj Sangathan
- Penalty Amount
- Rs 51,000 on the family and Rs 2,100 on attendees
- Duration of Boycott
- 11 years
- Court Involved
- Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court
- Judges
- Justice Subodh Abhyankar and Justice Alok Awasthi
- Advocate
- Abhinav Dhanodkar