Patna: Woman found dead, husband held in dowry case
A 27-year-old woman was found hanging in Patna. Police detained her husband after her father filed a dowry harassment case. Investigation is ongoing. Read the full story.
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Jabalpur Woman Killed by Ex-Fiancé After Ending Engagement
Richa Rajak, 19, was murdered in Jabalpur by her former fiancé, Sahil, and his friend after she called off their engagement due to dowry demands of Rs 5 lakh. Police have arrested both accused.
Karnataka HC quashes dowry FIR, cites abuse of law
Karnataka High Court quashes dowry harassment FIR, observing 'indiscriminate roping in' of in-laws. Justice Nagaprasanna says complaint of marital discord fell short of statutory cruelty. Read the full judgment details.
Noida: Wife files dowry harassment case against husband, 7 kin
A Noida woman has filed a case of dowry harassment and domestic violence against her husband and seven in-laws. She alleges torture, a miscarriage, and demands for Rs 1 crore. Read the full report.
Woman killed by ex-fiancé over dowry in MP
A 19-year-old woman in Madhya Pradesh was stabbed to death by her former fiancé after she called off their wedding due to his dowry demands. Police have arrested two accused. Read the full report.
Jharkhand HC on Dowry Cruelty's Lasting Mental Impact
Jharkhand High Court upholds life sentence in a 1995 dowry death case, defining how cruelty and harassment scar a woman's dignity and memory for years. Read the detailed analysis.
HC: Neighbours Can't Be Casually Dragged Into Dowry Cases
Karnataka High Court quashes dowry harassment case against a Bengaluru neighbour, ruling strangers cannot be implicated under IPC 498A. Key legal precedent set.
SC Acts on 23-Year Delay in Dowry Death Case Trial
Supreme Court demands records from Rajasthan HC over a 23-year delay in a dowry death case that kept trial stayed. Next hearing scheduled for next week. #JusticeDelayed
Ludhiana: 7-Year Jail for 6 in Dowry Case Attack
A Ludhiana court sentenced six men to seven years of rigorous imprisonment for attempting to murder a man. The attack was linked to dowry and domestic violence cases filed by the victim's daughter. Read the full story.
HC: Neighbours can't be dragged into dowry cases casually
Karnataka High Court quashes dowry harassment case against a Bengaluru neighbour, ruling strangers cannot be implicated under IPC 498A. Read the landmark judgment details.
FIR Filed for Fake News on Bengaluru's Ejipura Flyover
Bengaluru police register FIR against unknown persons for spreading fake news about structural cracks in the Ejipura flyover. Officials confirm the structure is safe. Read details.
Pilibhit: 10-Year Jail for Dowry Harassment Leading to Suicide
A Pilibhit court sentences a farmer and his parents to 10 years in jail for dowry cruelty that drove his wife to suicide in 2022. Details on the case, charges, and verdict inside.
Kannada Actor Dhanush Raj, Wife File Cross-Complaints in Bengaluru
Kannada actor Dhanush Raj files police complaint against wife Ashrita, alleging assault & threats. She counters with dowry harassment FIR. Police probe both sides.
AP HC Quashes Life Terms in 2013 Murder & Goat Theft Case
Andhra Pradesh High Court acquits four men in 2013 murder case, citing prosecution's failure to establish complete chain of circumstantial evidence. Key witnesses turned hostile.
Kannada Actor, Wife File Cross-Complaints of Assault, Dowry
Kannada actor Dhanush Raj and wife Arshita have filed police complaints against each other, alleging physical assault, dowry harassment, and threats. Read the full details of the legal battle.
Delhi Police file FIRs for traffic violations, risk jail
Delhi Police now file FIRs for serious traffic violations like wrong-side driving, risking jail under BNS. First cases registered in Kapashera and Delhi Cantonment. Read details.
Ludhiana: Woman found dead, family alleges dowry harassment
A 27-year-old woman was found dead in her Ludhiana home. Her family alleges dowry harassment and murder by her husband and in-laws. Police have registered a case and arrested one accused. Read the full story.
Woman SI Arrested by ACB for Taking Bribe in Kurnool
Anti-Corruption Bureau officials arrested a woman sub-inspector red-handed while accepting a Rs 30,000 bribe in Kurnool. The SI was booked under the Prevention of Corruption Act. Read the full details.
Greater Noida woman files FIR over fake hair, degree, dowry demands
A Greater Noida woman files FIR against husband, in-laws for dowry, assault, and deception about baldness and fake degree. Police act under Dowry Act and BNS.
Noida bride files case for fraud, assault by husband
A Noida woman alleges her husband misled her about his looks, income & education, and pressured her for drug smuggling. An FIR is registered under BNS. Read the full story.
Bombay HC quashes Nagpur land dispute FIR from 1990s
Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court dismisses a 2021 FIR over a land dispute from the 1990s, calling it an abuse of legal process. The court sets aside the chargesheet and all proceedings. Read the full details.
Junagadh: Woman's suicide leads to abetment case against husband, in-laws
A 32-year-old woman died by suicide in Junagadh, leading to an abetment case against her husband and in-laws. Her family alleges continuous harassment over trivial issues. Read the full report.
Activists, Journalists Challenge FIR in HC Over CM Chopper Query
An RTI activist and three journalists have approached the Punjab & Haryana High Court seeking to quash an FIR filed against them for questioning the use of the Punjab CM's official helicopter. They claim it's a free speech issue. Read more.
Bride elopes with girlfriend before wedding in Tarn Taran
Days before her wedding, a Tarn Taran woman eloped with her girlfriend, taking dowry items. The incident has sparked controversy in Punjab's conservative district. Read the full story.
Uttarakhand HC grants bail to couple in dowry death case
Uttarakhand High Court grants anticipatory bail to a Haridwar couple accused in their daughter-in-law's dowry death. The court cites personal liberty under Article 21. Full details inside.
SC quashes rape conviction, cites marriage as resolution
The Supreme Court overturned a rape conviction after the accused and victim married. The bench noted a 'sixth sense' that parties could unite. Read the full details of this landmark chamber interaction.
Bombay HC quashes FIR as parties settle dispute amicably
Bombay High Court quashes an FIR of sexual assault after noting the parties settled amicably and the complainant no longer wished to pursue the case. Read the full details and court's observations.
FIR against 10 for posts on Punjab CM's helicopter use
Ludhiana Cyber Police file FIR against RTI activist Manik Goyal and 9 others for social media posts questioning the use of CM Bhagwant Mann's chopper during his Japan visit. Activists call it an attempt to stifle dissent.
Bengaluru Cop Booked for Dowry Harassment and Abuse
A Bengaluru police constable faces dowry harassment charges after his wife's complaint. The case, filed at the Byadarahalli police station, highlights domestic abuse allegations within a police family. Read the full story.
Woman Strangled Over Dowry in Saran, Hasty Cremation Foiled
A 25-year-old woman was allegedly murdered for dowry in Saran's Ismailchak. Villagers foiled a hasty cremation attempt. Police arrested husband and father-in-law. Read the shocking details.
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