Rahul Ravindran Praises 'Ponman', Fans Applaud Basil Joseph
Director Rahul Ravindran calls 'Ponman' an absolute modern classic on social media. Fans celebrate Basil Joseph's performance and the film's nuanced take on dowry culture.
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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.
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.
Lucknow Engineer's Death in Saudi: Suicide or Murder Probe
Postmortem reveals hanging death of Lucknow engineer Aiman Khan in Saudi Arabia, but four injury marks prompt police investigation. Family alleges dowry killing by in-laws.
Four Booked for Assaulting Vismaya Case Accused in Kollam
Sooranad police register case against four persons for trespassing and assaulting Kiran Kumar, an accused in the Vismaya dowry death case, at his house in Ambalathumbhagam.
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.
Dowry Persists Despite Laws: Why Social Change Matters
Dowry has evolved from voluntary gifts to coercive demands. Despite strict laws, it remains entrenched in Indian society. This article explores why legal measures alone cannot eradicate this social evil.
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.
Lucknow Engineer's Death in Saudi Arabia Sparks Dowry Murder Case
A 26-year-old software engineer from Lucknow died under suspicious circumstances in Saudi Arabia. Her family alleges dowry murder, with police registering a complaint against her husband and in-laws.
Life Sentence for Mathura Man in Dowry Death Case
A Mathura court sentenced a 35-year-old man to life imprisonment for murdering his wife over dowry demands. The court called it an act of extreme cruelty and betrayal.
Ghaziabad Man Gets Life for Wife's Murder by Suffocation
A Ghaziabad court sentenced Rahul to life imprisonment for murdering his wife Jyoti by suffocation. The court imposed a fine of Rs 11,000 but acquitted him of dowry charges due to lack of evidence.
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.
Karnataka HC: Diet, Attire, TV Disputes Not Cruelty
Karnataka High Court quashes dowry case, ruling disagreements over diet, clothing & TV shows are marital discord, not cruelty under IPC 498A. Justice Nagaprasanna prevents misuse of law.
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.
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.
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.
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