Aligarh Shocker: Woman Jumps From Terrace After Dowry Harassment, Beaten By In-Laws While Unconscious
In a disturbing case of dowry harassment, a woman in Uttar Pradesh’s Aligarh jumped off the terrace of her house after allegedly being beaten by her husband and in-laws.
Sep 05, 2025, 16:04 PM IST
Twist In Nikki Murder Case: Victim Claimed ‘Cylinder Blast’ At Hospital Before Dying
Nikki’s sister, who shares the same in-laws, further claimed that both she and Nikki were subjected to ongoing abuse and harassment over dowry. She said the family had demanded Rs 36 lakh from them. Following her complaint, the police arrested the in-laws. She also recounted fainting upon seeing her 28-year-old sister ablaze.
Aug 28, 2025, 16:10 PM IST
Noida shocker! Father-in-law, husband accused of assaulting woman for dowry in posh high-rise society; duo arrested
The alleged assault took place inside the 14th-floor Cleo County flat under Phase 3 Police Station limits on Thursday. CCTV footage from inside the house has also surfaced on social media, purportedly showing the woman's father-in-law and her husband attacking her and her family members, who were also present.
Aug 13, 2022, 08:42 AM IST
Any relative of victim woman can file complaint against cruelty and dowry harassment under Section 498A: SC
Section 498A was introduced to protect married women from being subjected to matrimonial cruelty.
May 01, 2019, 12:22 PM IST
SC allows immediate arrests for dowry harassment cases under 498A IPC
Amending its order, the CJI-led three-judge bench observed that the misuse of Section 498A has caused social unrest but added that it's not for the courts to fill in legislative gaps.
Sep 14, 2018, 11:34 AM IST
Newly married woman commits suicide over dowry harassment
A newly married woman allegedly committed suicide over dowry harassment by her mother-in-law, at HSR layout in the city.
Dec 02, 2017, 22:13 PM IST
Radhe Maa not named as accused in dowry harassment case
Self styled 'godwoman' Radhe Maa, who was questioned last year in connection with a dowry harassment complaint filed by a woman, has not been named as an accused in the case, a senior police officer said on Tuesday.
Jul 05, 2016, 18:11 PM IST
Radhe Maa gets anticipatory bail in dowry harassment case
Controversial self-styled godwoman Radhe Maa was on Thursday granted pre-arrest bail in a dowry harassment case by the Bombay High Court.
Oct 08, 2015, 12:57 PM IST