Man Booked for Abandoning Lover Instead of Dying Together in Prayagraj
Shruti Mahapatra
In Prayagraj, a man has been booked for abandoning his lover after they had planned to die together in the Yamuna River. The woman, who managed to swim to safety,…
2024
Karnataka High Court: False Dowry Case by Daughter-in-Law Against Mother-in-Law is Abuse of Court Process
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