Unusual! Bihar Jail turns into wedding venue as accused marries sister-in-law under court orders

In an extraordinary turn of events, a prison in Bihar’s Madhubani district turned into a wedding hall, with inmates playing the role of 'baraatis.' The unusual ceremony was conducted inside the jail premises after a court directed that an under-trial accused marry his widowed sister-in-law before being considered for bail.

Court-Ordered Wedding Inside Jail

The marriage took place under the supervision of jail authorities, lawyers, and family members. Madhubani Divisional Jail Superintendent Om Prakash Shanti Bhushan confirmed that the wedding was organised on the instructions of Judge Syed Mohammad Fazlul Bari. Traditional rituals were performed, with jail staff and fellow inmates watching the ceremony unfold.

The Case Background

The groom, identified as Chhotu Yadav alias Badri Yadav, is currently lodged in the jail. His sister-in-law, Geeta Kumari, lost her husband, Chhotu’s elder brother in 2022. The two reportedly began living together after the death, but Geeta later accused Chhotu of repeated sexual harassment, forced abortions, and assault when she refused to terminate another pregnancy. Seeking safety, she filed a complaint at the women’s police station, leading to Chhotu’s arrest.

Bail Tied to Marriage

During trial proceedings, Chhotu sought bail from the Patna High Court, which ruled it would only be considered if he legally married Geeta. Following this directive, the wedding was held inside the prison, with both families and advocates present as witnesses.

From convicts acting as guests to a marriage solemnised within prison walls, this rare incident has left people stunned and sparked conversations across the state.