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Pawan Singh and Jyoti Singh divorce and maintenance dispute

Overview

Bhojpuri actor and BJP MLC Pawan Singh and his wife, Jyoti Singh, are involved in an ongoing legal dispute regarding divorce and alimony in a Ballia family court. The proceedings, which include an application for interim maintenance filed in April 2022, have continued for approximately four years.

During court hearings in October 2026, both parties faced fines for procedural issues. Pawan Singh was fined for failing to appear at hearings, with his legal counsel citing his mother’s sudden illness and surgery as the reason for his absence. Jyoti Singh also faced fines for delays in presenting evidence.

Throughout the proceedings, Jyoti Singh has accused Pawan Singh of using his influence and position to avoid court summons and delay the judicial process.

Entities

Pawan Singh · Kamalapati Prajapati · BJP · Jyoti Singh · Ballia Family Court

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Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Pawan Singh fined Rs 3,000 by Ballia court over maintenance case

    Bhojpuri actor and BJP MLC Pawan Singh has been fined Rs 3,000 by a Ballia court for missing a hearing in his wife Jyoti Singh’s interim maintenance case. The next hearing is set for November 12.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Pawan Singh and Jyoti Singh fined in divorce and alimony case

    A Ballia family court fined Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh and his wife Jyoti Singh during their divorce and alimony dispute. Jyoti Singh accused Pawan Singh of using his influence to avoid court appearances.

Sources

india.com · news.abplive.com · pratahkal.com · samacharnama.com · thecsrjournal.in