Ludhiana: Father-in-law arrested for rape, dowry harassment
A 26-year-old woman in Ludhiana accuses her father-in-law of sexual assault and dowry harassment. Police arrest the accused under BNS. Read the full report.
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Gorakhpur: Wife Beaten Over Caste, Dowry Demands
A year after a temple wedding, a Gorakhpur woman was beaten and abandoned for refusing to change her caste. Police have filed an FIR under the SC/ST Act and dowry harassment charges. Read the shocking details.
SC Quashes Patna HC Bail for 5 Accused in Armed Assault
Supreme Court cancels bail for five habitual offenders, ruling criminal antecedents are vital in bail decisions. Read the full analysis of the landmark judgment.
Ahmedabad producer files complaint against husband, in-laws
A 37-year-old woman from Juhapura, Ahmedabad, filed a police complaint alleging abuse, infidelity, and harassment by her husband and in-laws over her lifestyle and clothing choices. Read the full story.
Sub-Inspector, Constable Arrested for Bribe in Dowry Case
A sub-inspector and constable from Muradnagar police station were caught red-handed accepting a Rs 50,000 bribe to manipulate a dowry harassment chargesheet. Read the full details of the sting operation.
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.
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.
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.
Congress Protests in Patna Over National Herald Case
Congress workers in Patna protested against BJP's alleged misuse of agencies after a Delhi court rejected the ED's chargesheet against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi. Read the full story.
Calcutta HC Quashes Charges in Ex-Girlfriend's Complaint
Calcutta High Court dismisses rape & IT Act charges against a man accused by ex-girlfriend. Justice highlights need for legal sufficiency over sensitivity. Read the full judgment details.
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.
Nagpur HC fines complainants ₹50k, quashes criminal case
Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench dismissed a criminal case against a Ramtek businessman, imposing ₹50,000 costs on complainants for suppressing facts in a settled civil dispute. Read the full judgment details.
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.
HC quashes FIR against MP Nishikant Dubey in assault case
Jharkhand High Court dismisses criminal proceedings against Godda MP Nishikant Dubey, filed over an alleged assault in Deoghar two years ago. Read the full details of the court's decision.
Telangana HC quashes SC/ST Act case in business dispute
Telangana High Court dismisses SC/ST Act case against businessman, ruling the dispute over a failed New Year event was private, lacking intent to humiliate based on caste. Details inside.
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.
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.
Special TADA Court quashes arrest warrants in Rubaiya Sayeed case
A Special TADA Court releases Shafat Ahmad Shangloo and quashes warrants against seven others in the 1989 Rubaiya Sayeed abduction case, calling the CBI's action a mistake. Read the full details.
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.
Madras HC Backs Protestors, Quashes FIR Citing Liquor Harms
Madras High Court quashes FIR against protestors opposing a TASMAC shop, invoking wisdom from Thiruvalluvar and Gandhi on alcohol's societal ruin. Justice affirms right to peaceful protest.
HC quashes case against KJ George in smart meter tender
Karnataka High Court dismisses corruption case against Energy Minister KJ George in smart meter tender. Justice MI Arun cites lack of criminal intent. Read the full details.
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.
Bombay HC Overturns Life Sentence in BrahMos Espionage Case
Bombay High Court acquits ex-BrahMos scientist Nishant Agarwal of major espionage charges, paving way for his release. He was convicted only for possessing classified data. Read the full details.
Bombay HC quashes FIR against UK man, 6 relatives
Bombay High Court dismisses 2019 FIR against a UK citizen and six relatives, citing lack of evidence for charges of cruelty and criminal breach of trust. Details inside.
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