A social media influencer popularly referred to as the “Viral Girl” has approached the Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court claiming that her original birth certificate was illegally altered to portray her as a minor after her marriage. The petition, filed jointly with her husband on Wednesday, alleges manipulation of government records and seeks restoration of the original birth details along with an independent investigation into the matter. The case has triggered fresh attention due to allegations involving forged records, a POCSO case, social media controversy and claims of communal targeting linked to the marriage.

Petition Filed In High Court

According to the petition submitted before the Indore High Court, the woman claimed that her original birth certificate was removed from the government portal without notice or legal procedure. The petition alleges that a new birth record carrying a different date of birth was uploaded to falsely project her as a minor. The couple argued that the alleged changes were made to bring their marriage under criminal scrutiny. They have demanded restoration of the original birth certificate and an independent inquiry into the alleged tampering of official government records.

Couple Married In Kerala

As per details mentioned in the petition, the woman met her husband during a film shoot in Kerala. Their friendship later developed into a relationship, following which the couple reportedly got married in March 2026. The woman, a resident of Madhya Pradesh’s Khargone district, had earlier gained widespread attention on social media after viral videos and photographs circulated online. According to the petitioners, the marriage was legal and took place with mutual consent.

Controversy After Marriage

The matter became controversial after objections were reportedly raised regarding the woman’s age at the time of marriage.

The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes had questioned the validity of the marriage, alleging that the woman was 16 years old during the wedding and that forged documents were used. Following the allegations, Khargone police registered a case against the husband under provisions of the POCSO Act. However, according to legal representatives of the couple, the Kerala High Court on April 20, 2026, stayed the arrest of the husband in the case.

Allegations Of Social Campaign

The petition further alleged that the woman’s father and some other individuals carried out a defamatory campaign against her husband on social media platforms.

According to the plea, the marriage was deliberately linked with sensitive terms such as “love jihad” to create communal tension and influence public opinion.

The petitioners argued that the matter relates to a personal marital decision but was being presented misleadingly on digital platforms and social media channels.

Lawyer Alleges Record Tampering

Advocate BL Nagar, representing the woman, claimed that the official records were manipulated in an attempt to oppose the marriage. He alleged that the original birth certificate was removed from the government system and replaced with altered details to legally portray the woman as underage.

The lawyer maintained that the woman was an adult at the time of marriage and had married voluntarily in Kerala. He further argued that the POCSO case against the husband was registered on the basis of allegedly fabricated documents and pointed out that the Kerala High Court had already granted interim relief against arrest.

Demand For Independent Probe

The petition has sought directions for restoration of the original birth records and a court-monitored or independent investigation into those allegedly responsible for removing or modifying official documents. Legal sources indicated that the matter could come up for hearing before the Indore bench in the coming days. The case has attracted significant public attention due to its combination of legal, social and digital controversy elements, making it one of the major public interest stories in recent Madhya Pradesh news developments.

FIR Against Film Director

Separately, the woman had registered an FIR on April 29, 2026, in Kerala against film director Sanoj Mishra and three others under provisions related to the POCSO Act. According to the complaint, the alleged incidents took place during the shooting of the film “The Diary of Manipur” when she was reportedly a minor.

The complainant accused the director of misconduct and exploitation under the pretext of offering acting opportunities. A Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader and advocate identified as Anil Vilayil was also named among the accused in the case. The complainant alleged that defamatory content targeting her was circulated on social media.

Director Rejects Allegations

Film director Sanoj Mishra has denied all allegations and described the accusations as part of a planned conspiracy. He claimed he was being targeted for speaking on issues linked to “love jihad” and alleged that the actress had been influenced and taken to Kerala before the marriage. Mishra further alleged that forged documents were used in the marriage and claimed false cases were being filed against him after he raised objections in the matter.