Court Fines Pawan Singh ₹3,000 for Absence in Wife’s Maintenance Case
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By • Published 18 Oct 2026• Updated 18 Oct 2026
Popular Bhojpuri film actor Pawan Singh, who is also a BJP MLC from Bihar, has once again found himself embroiled in a personal life controversy. The Family Court in Uttar Pradesh imposed a fine of ₹3,000 on him for being absent in the maintenance case filed by his wife Jyoti Singh. This article presents the full background of the case, hearing dates, and statements from both parties in detail.
Background of the Case
Jyoti Singh filed a petition for maintenance against Pawan Singh in the Family Court on April 22, 2022. In the petition, she stated that since their marriage, Pawan Singh has not provided any financial support and has failed to provide adequate maintenance for her livelihood. The case was filed four years ago.
Hearing Dates and Fines
The first hearing of the case took place on November 5, 2022, when Pawan Singh appeared in court. Subsequently, he was absent for hearings on September 9 and October 5, for which he was fined ₹1,000 each time.
The final hearing was scheduled for Saturday, but Pawan Singh again failed to appear. Due to this absence, Additional Principal Judge Kamalapati Prajapati imposed a fine of ₹3,000.
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Reason for Pawan Singh’s Absence
Pawan Singh’s lawyer informed the court that his father’s mother, Pratima Devi, had fallen seriously ill, which prevented Pawan Singh from attending the hearing. A medical certificate and a mediation application were also submitted to the court as proof.
Statement from Jyoti Singh
Jyoti Singh appeared in court with her lawyer and accused Pawan Singh of using his influence to obstruct the judicial process. She told reporters, “This case was filed four years ago, and I have my limits of patience. My life has been ruined.”
Key Points
- Jyoti Singh filed the maintenance petition on April 22, 2022.
- Pawan Singh and Jyoti Singh were married on March 6, 2018.
- Pawan Singh was fined a total of ₹2,000 for absence in the first two hearings.
- An additional fine of ₹3,000 was imposed for absence in the final hearing.
- Pawan Singh’s lawyer cited his mother’s illness as the reason for absence and submitted a medical certificate.
- Jyoti Singh accused her husband of misusing his influence in court.
Next Steps
Along with the fines, the court has scheduled further hearings in the case. If Pawan Singh continues to be absent, additional penalties or legal actions may be considered. Both parties have also been advised to seek resolution through mediation.
This case has attracted public attention as Pawan Singh is active not only in the film industry but also in politics. This personal dispute could impact his public image and future political plans.
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