UP man marries mother-in-law, seeks blessings in viral video

KANPUR: A video has surfaced on social media featuring a woman and her son-in-law from Kanpur Dehat, who claim to have entered into a court marriage with mutual consent. This prompted local police officials to launch an investigation.

According to reports, the incident took place in the Akbarpur area and the video gained popularity on Sunday afternoon. In the footage, the couple is seen wearing garlands and holding a marriage certificate, with a caption stating that the son-in-law married his mother-in-law in Akbarpur.

The video also includes a romantic song about court marriages, asking for blessings from viewers.

In the clip, the mother-in-law and son-in-law expressed their defense of their union and called on the public for acceptance and support. However, TOI does verify the authenticity of this viral video.



The reactions to the video have been mixed. While some people see it as a personal decision, others have raised ethical concerns about the nature of their relationship. Many individuals have shared their thoughts on social media, contributing to an ongoing discussion, which echoes a recent case from Aligarh involving a similar situation.

As of now, there has been no response from the families of those involved. According to the Kanpur Dehat police, investigations into the video are underway, but no complaints have been made by any party thus far.

Local residents have noted that the woman and her son-in-law have had a close relationship for a significant period.

Details surrounding the timing and location of the court marriage remain unclear. Furthermore, there has been no official disclosure of documentation related to the marriage.

Police have stated that they have not received any formal complaints or information requiring police action on this matter. Additionally, the local administration and police have not released any statements regarding the situation at this time.