Kerala SHRC Directs Action to Curb Dowry Abuse
Kerala's Human Rights Commission mandates aggressive public campaigns against dowry-related domestic violence. New measures include social media drives, warning posters, and legal reforms.
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Father arrested for arranging minor daughter's marriage in Yamunanagar
Yamunanagar police arrest a man for falsifying his 17-year-old daughter's age to arrange her marriage. The minor faced dowry harassment. Read the full investigation details.
189 Yadgir Girls in Child Marriage, Lose Govt Benefits
189 beneficiaries of Karnataka's Bhagyalakshmi scheme in Yadgir were subjected to child marriage, depriving them of financial aid and inviting legal action. DC warns of strict measures.
Jaisalmer: Woman found dead, family alleges dowry murder
A 21-year-old married woman was found dead at her in-laws' house in Jaisalmer's Nand village. Family alleges dowry harassment and murder, police investigation underway.
Life term for wife murder, dowry charges not proven
A Ghaziabad sessions court sentenced Ravi Gupta to life imprisonment for murdering his wife Damini but acquitted him of dowry charges due to insufficient evidence. Read the full details of the verdict.
Maharashtra Excise Seizes Rs 1.01 Cr Illegal Liquor on Mumbai-Nashik Highway
Maharashtra Excise's Flying Squad intercepted a container truck near Bhiwandi, seizing 711 boxes of illegal foreign liquor worth Rs 1.01 crore. One arrested. Details inside.
CBI court acquits Haryana judge in wife's death case
A special CBI court acquits a Haryana judicial officer and his parents in a 12-year-old dowry death case. Read the full details of the verdict and the long legal battle.
Noida man acquitted in dowry case after 10 years
A Noida man was acquitted of dowry harassment and attempted murder charges after a 10-year legal battle. The case collapsed when his wife and other key witnesses turned hostile in court. Read the full details of the court's verdict.
SC on Dowry Law: Ineffective Yet Misused, Creates Judicial Tension
Supreme Court convicts duo in 2001 dowry death, highlights anti-dowry law's ineffectiveness & misuse. Urges social measures & faster trials. Read the full story.
Anandiben Patel defends Gujarat prohibition, calls Amit Shah Chanakya
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel strongly advocates for Gujarat's liquor ban, linking it to women's safety. She praises Union Minister Amit Shah as a modern-day Chanakya. Read more.
Sabarmati Riverbed Liquor Brewery Busted in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad's Prevention of Crime Branch raided a country liquor brewery hidden in the Sabarmati riverbed near Kotarpur waterworks, seizing large quantities of illicit brew. One detained, one suspect fled.
Rs 2.22 Crore Liquor Consignment Seized in Rajkot Raid
Rajkot police seize liquor worth over Rs 2.22 crore from a tanker, arresting two. The alleged kingpin has 17 prior prohibition cases. Read the full investigation details.
Chandigarh dowry death: Husband, brother-in-law arrested
Chandigarh police arrest husband and brother-in-law in dowry death case of Anita. Sister-in-law Meenakshi is absconding. The victim faced harassment and was thrown out over demands for an LED TV and juicer.
Trichy: Man arrested with ₹1 lakh liquor near airport
Trichy police arrest 37-year-old Hidayathullah S, seizing 212 liquor bottles worth ₹1 lakh from a vacant plot near the airport. The bottles were allegedly sourced from Puducherry for illegal sale.
Woman attacked in Mirzapur over conversion pressure
A 20-year-old woman in Mirzapur was brutally attacked by her ex-boyfriend after she refused to convert her religion. Police have registered a case under the UP Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act. Read the full details.
Bihar wedding cancelled after brawl over rasgulla shortage
A wedding in Bodh Gaya descended into chaos after a fight over missing rasgullas. The ceremony was cancelled, and a dowry case was filed. See the viral video and social media reactions.
Wedding Hall Brawl in Bodh Gaya Over Dowry & Rasgulla
CCTV footage reveals a violent brawl at a Bakraur wedding on Nov 29. The bride's father alleges a dowry demand of Rs 2 lakh sparked the fight, while the groom's family blames a rasgulla dispute. Read the full story.
Judge Orders Case Against Witnesses in Dowry Death Trial
A Kanpur judge acquits three accused in a 19-year-old dowry death case due to lack of evidence but orders legal action against prosecution witnesses for turning hostile. Details inside.
Wedding Fight Over Rasgullas Leads to Dowry Case in Bodh Gaya
A wedding in Bodh Gaya descended into chaos after a shortage of rasgullas led to a violent clash between families. The bride's side filed a dowry case, while the groom's family blames the missing sweets. Police are investigating.
Kanpur: Bride thrown out over dowry demand day after wedding
A newlywed woman in Kanpur's Juhi area was expelled from her husband's house over unmet dowry demands of a motorcycle or Rs 2 lakh. Police have filed a case under the Dowry Prohibition Act. Read the shocking details.
Court acquits 4 in dowry case, orders action against complainant
A special SC/ST Act court in Ambedkarnagar acquitted four accused in a 6-year-old dowry harassment case, citing false charges. The judge ordered legal action against the complainant and a refund of welfare funds.
Ahmedabad: Liquor Worth ₹1.2 Cr, Animal Hair Seized from Truck
Ahmedabad police confiscated over 53,000 bottles of prohibited liquor and 196 bags of animal hair from an abandoned truck. Read the full details of the major seizure under the Gujarat Prohibition Act.
Undertrial escapes police custody at Ahmedabad hospital
A 28-year-old undertrial in a prohibition case fled from police custody at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital. Read the full details of the escape and the ongoing manhunt.
IAS Officer's Daughter Dies by Suicide in Vijayawada
S Madhuri, 25, daughter of senior IAS officer Chinna Ramudu, died by suicide at her Tadepalli home. She had alleged dowry harassment from in-laws after an inter-caste marriage. Police investigation underway.
GIFT City's Booze Zone: A Model for Gujarat?
Two years after Gujarat allowed alcohol in GIFT City, the controlled experiment shows a balance between prohibition and global business needs. Will this model expand? Explore the data and debate.
Hisar Dowry Death: Bride Found Dead with Head Injuries
25-year-old Kiran died under suspicious circumstances in Hisar's Bass Khurd village. Family alleges dowry harassment led to murder. Police investigation ongoing.
Police ASI arrested for illicit liquor in govt quarters
An assistant sub-inspector in Aurangabad was arrested after six beer cans were found in his government-allotted quarters. The officer claims he was framed as investigation continues.
SC cancels bail in dowry death, calls it societal affront
Supreme Court cancels bail for husband in dowry death case, condemning the practice as an affront to society's collective conscience. Read the landmark judgment.
Congress MLA Claims Liquor, Drugs Rampant in Gujarat
Congress MLA Jignesh Mevani alleges liquor, drugs, prostitution, and gambling are freely available across Gujarat's 33 districts, challenging the state's dry status. Read the shocking revelations.
SC takes strict stand on dowry deaths, quashes bail
Supreme Court condemns dowry as a social evil, overturns bail in a dowry death case. Read how the judiciary is taking a firm stand to protect women's rights and ensure justice.
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