Adopted Daughter and Lover Arrested for Killing Parents Over Property Dispute
Shruti Mahapatra
In a shocking incident from Uttar Pradesh, an adopted daughter and her lover were arrested for murdering her parents to claim their property.
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Husband Granted Anticipatory Bail in Dowry Case: Court Remarks “Marriages Are Made in Hell”
The Bombay High Court granted anticipatory bail to a husband accused of dowry harassment by his wife, stating that "marriages are made in hell, not heaven." The court ruled that…
Allahabad HC Grants Relief to Sisters-in-Law Accused in 498A Dowry Case
The Allahabad High Court granted relief to sisters-in-law accused in a dowry harassment case, ruling that they were not direct beneficiaries of dowry demands. The court directed a fresh hearing…
Delhi Court Orders FIR Against Woman and Father for False Rape Allegations
A Delhi court has ordered an FIR against a woman and her father for falsely accusing her husband and in-laws of gang rape and cruelty. The court highlighted the misuse…
Supreme Court Dismisses Rs. 10 Lakh Deposit Condition for Anticipatory Bail in Dowry Case
The Supreme Court overturned a Jharkhand High Court order that required a husband to deposit Rs. 10 lakhs for ad-interim victim compensation as a condition for anticipatory bail in a…
Karnataka HC Provides Relief to Man and His Bedridden Grandmother in Dowry Case
The Karnataka High Court has quashed proceedings in a dowry harassment case, providing relief to Mohammed Shameer and his bedridden 80-year-old grandmother. The court found the allegations against them to…
Kannada Actress Abhinaya Sentenced to 2 Years in Jail for Dowry Harassment
The Karnataka High Court has sentenced Kannada actress Abhinaya, her mother, and brother to jail terms for dowry harassment. This verdict overturns a previous acquittal by a fast-track court.
Delhi Court Orders FIR Against Woman and Father for False Rape Allegations
A Delhi court has ordered an FIR against a woman and her father for filing false rape and cruelty charges against her husband and his family. The court emphasized the…
Orissa High Court Highlights Misuse of Section 498A to Pressure Husband’s Family
The Orissa High Court quashed a Section 498A case, noting the frequent misuse of this law to pressure the husband's family. The court emphasized the need to distinguish between genuine…
Delhi HC: Extramarital Affair or Betting Habit Not Grounds for Dowry Death Charge
The Delhi High Court has ruled that a husband's extramarital affair or betting habits cannot be grounds to implicate him for dowry death under Section 304B IPC, granting him bail…