A man in India with multiple marriages faced serious accusations after one of his spouses alleged polygamy and involved the police. This case drew attention from legal observers and media outlets such as Bar and Bench.
In the summer of 2022, a man named Yashwant Kharat was brought into the spotlight by his fifth wife, a marriage that followed a short dating period of about two months. Soon after the wedding, the wife lent her lover a substantial sum, and in a parallel move, the husband himself used his personal jewelry as collateral for a substantial loan. Reports indicate amounts in the rupee currency that reflect significant financial strain and suspicion within the relationship. The wife grew concerned about her husband’s past and went to her family to uncover more about his history and previous marriages.
The investigation revealed that the man had been married on multiple occasions before, with children from different unions. Equipped with these new details, the wife sought law enforcement assistance. The authorities subsequently detained the man on charges related to criminal breach of trust. A Mumbai court maintained the denial of bail for the accused, signaling the seriousness with which the judiciary views breaches of trust in such circumstances.
In related coverage, reports note a separate, grim scenario where a polygamous man who previously abused a large number of children received multiple life sentences. This broader context underscores how personal conduct and family safety intersect with legal accountability in cases involving complex domestic arrangements and alleged exploitation.