After 20 years and 4 kids, UP woman moves in with lover with husband's written consent

Janki Devi and Ram Charan have four children — two boys and two girls — the oldest being 18 and the youngest 8.

Updated on: Jul 22, 2025, 20:41:47 IST

By HT News Desk

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

In Uttar Pradesh's Siddharthnagar, a married woman, who is also the mother of four children, officially moved in with her lover, surprisingly with her husband's full, written consent.

Janki got close to a 24-year-old daily-wage labourer, Sonu Prajapati, who belonged to another village. (Representational Image - Pixabay)

The incident occurred in Parsa Murta village, where Janki Devi (40) chose to leave her husband to live with her lover, nearly 20 years after getting married and raising four children, according to PTI news agency.

What exactly happened?

Janki's 47-year-old husband, Ram Charan, who had been working as a tile layer in Mumbai to earn a living for the family, was not around.

While in his absence, Janki got close to a 24-year-old daily-wage labourer, Sonu Prajapati, who belonged to another village. The friendship eventually became romantic, and they got married in a court marriage about a year ago and started living together, an official added.

Also Read | Delhi's deadly love affair: Woman, brother-in-law drug and electrocute husband

Janki stayed with Sonu for six or seven months before she came back to Ram Charan's house, apologised, and started living with him again.

Janki again left to stay with Sonu after a few months.

Thereafter, Ram Charan lodged a complaint with the Bhawaniganj police station, stating that Sonu had enticed his wife away, said the official.

Also Read | Not Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi or Goa, a tiny TN town has most affairs in India

But on July 20, he not only withdrew the police complaint made against his wife's lover but also gave a written statement at Bhawaniganj police station that he does not want to continue with Janki anymore and gives his consent to her relationship.

"Sonu decided that the children will remain with me, and she will stay with him. I did not protest because I feared something would happen to me, or she would hurt me. Earlier, too, she had gone away and come back seeking forgiveness, so I accepted her back. But now, even if she comes back, I will not stay with her," Ram Charan's letter said.

Janki and Ram Charan have four children — two boys and two girls — the oldest being 18 and the youngest 8.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
HT News Desk
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More

Get the latest India News, breaking headlines and real-time updates from across the country. Stay informed about politics, government policies, crime, weather and major national developments.