Gulab Jamun Absence Leads to Dowry Harassment Case in Surat
A Surat woman files a police complaint alleging dowry harassment and cruelty by her husband and relatives over missing Gulab Jamun from wedding menu and Rs 10 lakh demand.
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Woman's Body Dumped at Parents' Doorstep Over Dowry Demands
A 28-year-old newly-wed woman was allegedly strangled and her body dumped at her parents' doorstep in Saran district. Police suspect dowry harassment as the motive.
Lucknow Father Files FIR Over Daughter's Death in Saudi Arabia
Sher Ali Khan registers FIR alleging dowry harassment, cruelty, and murder of his daughter Aiman in Saudi Arabia. Police investigation underway.
Prayagraj: Woman, Baby Die in Well; Dowry Pressure Suspected
A 24-year-old woman and her 4-month-old daughter died after jumping into a well in Prayagraj. Family alleges dowry pressure from husband and in-laws. Police investigation underway.
Ahmedabad Man Dies by Suicide After Harassment Allegations
A 42-year-old man in Ahmedabad jumped into the Narmada canal after complaining of sustained harassment by his wife and in-laws. Police have registered a case of abetment of suicide.
Lucknow Engineer's Saudi Death: Hanging, Injuries Raise Doubts
The post-mortem of Lucknow engineer Aiman Khan, repatriated from Saudi Arabia, indicates death by hanging. However, four ante-mortem injury marks prompt police to seek medico-legal and legal opinions.
Gujarat HC Denies Bail to Tycoon in Wife Rape Case
The Gujarat High Court rejected anticipatory bail for a Gurugram millionaire accused of raping his wife, citing modern legal recognition of bodily freedom even in marriage.
Teacher's Suicide in Hyderabad Linked to Dowry Pressure
A 27-year-old private school teacher died by suicide on railway tracks in Vikarabad. Family alleges her partner distanced himself after securing a government job, citing higher dowry demands.
Telangana HC Quashes Dowry Case Against NRI in US
The Telangana High Court dismissed criminal proceedings against an NRI accused of harassing his wife in the US, citing inadmissible hearsay evidence and absence of mandatory central government sanction.
Ghaziabad SI Arrested for Bribe in Dowry Case
A sub-inspector at a women's police station in Ghaziabad was arrested for allegedly demanding Rs 45,000 to remove an accused's name from a dowry harassment case.
Bengaluru Dental Student Suicide: Mother Accuses Lecturers
Yashaswini B, a 23-year-old dental student, died by suicide in Bengaluru. Her mother alleges six lecturers harassed her, leading to a new FIR under BNS Section 108 for abetment to suicide.
Bengaluru Student Suicide: Mother Accuses Lecturers of Harassment
The mother of a 23-year-old dental student who died by suicide in Bengaluru has filed a complaint accusing six lecturers of abetment to suicide, alleging sustained harassment over her appearance and punctuality.
Patna Woman Found Hanging; Family Alleges Dowry Murder
A 26-year-old woman was found hanging in Patna. Her family claims dowry murder, while police investigate and await post-mortem results.
Woman, Two Daughters Found Dead in Bahraich Pond
A woman and her two young daughters were found dead in a pond in Bahraich. Family alleges dowry harassment and murder. Police have detained the husband and in-laws.
Mother arrested for fake dowry death case in Ghazipur
Ghazipur police arrested a woman for filing a false dowry murder case after tracking her daughter alive to Gwalior. Read the full investigation details.
Karnataka HC: IPC 498A no cure for marital ills, quashes FIR
Karnataka High Court dismisses dowry harassment case, stating IPC Section 498A is not a universal remedy for marital disputes. The case involved incidents from 2017-2024, primarily in the US. Read the full judgment details.
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.
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.
FIR after security guard's suicide video exposes harassment
Prayagraj police file FIR against five, including an institute's CSO, after a security guard's suicide video alleges harassment. Investigation launched. Read the full details.
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.
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.
Karnataka Cop Dies by Suicide, Alleges Harassment in Note
A Karnataka police head constable died by suicide, leaving a note accusing a colleague of harassment. In a separate case, a teen girl also ends her life. Read the full report.
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.
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.
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.
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