YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT 3 contestant Armaan Malik, along with his two wives, Payal and Kritika Malik, is facing legal heat after a Patiala district court issued summons in two separate cases. The legal action stems from a petition filed by Davinder Rajput, who has alleged that Armaan Malik is not just married twice, but four times, thus, this is in violation of the Hindu Marriage Act, which allows only one marriage at a time for practising Hindus. As per a Live Hindustan report, the court has directed all three to appear on September 2. The petition also accuses Armaan and Payal of hurting religious sentiments. It points to a video in which Payal dressed as Hindu goddess Kali. The complainant claims that this act insulted religious beliefs and is punishable under Indian law.Amid the backlash, Armaan and Payal Malik made public attempts at atonement. On July 22, they visited Patiala’s Kali Mata Temple to offer prayers and apologise. The next day, on July 23, they went to another Kali temple in Kharar, Mohali, where Payal reportedly undertook a seven-day religious penance, which involved cleaning the temple premises and performing rituals.Their reconciliation efforts didn’t stop there. The couple later travelled to Haridwar to seek forgiveness from Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Kailashanand Giri of the Niranjani Akhara. During this period, Payal’s health reportedly worsened, leading to her hospitalisation in Mohali.Armaan Malik, whose real name is Sandeep, hails from Hisar, Haryana. Before entering the social media limelight, he worked at a private bank in Delhi. His unconventional family life came into national focus when he entered ‘Bigg Boss OTT’ season 3 in 2024 with both wives.
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